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Idaho economist will present state in-migration trends April 9

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 2, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov

The state’s in-migration trends will be the focus of the next Idaho Department of Labor webinar, Tuesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to noon MDT on Zoom.

“We have the unique privilege of hosting Matt Hurt, an economist with the Idaho Division of Financial Management,” said Labor Research Analyst Supervisor Craig Shaul. “Matt has delved into alternative data sets to uncover additional insights about who has been moving to Idaho these past few years.”

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Jobs and career resources available, April 3, at an Idaho Falls hiring event

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2024
Media Contact: Windy.Hahn@labor.idaho.gov

Retail, manufacturing, construction, health care and transportation are the top five industries looking for workers in eastern Idaho, according to Labor Economist Ryan Whitesides.

These industries and more will be represented at an Idaho Department of Labor hiring event, Wednesday, April 3.

Job seekers are encouraged to attend, bring an updated resume and dress to impress. The event will be held at the department’s Idaho Falls office, 1515 E. Lincoln Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Idaho’s February unemployment rate remains at 3.3%

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
or John.Panter@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in February, unchanged from January.

The state’s labor force increased by 1,581 people (0.2%) to 969,471.

Idaho’s labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — remained at 62.6% between January and February.

Total employment increased by 1,446 (0.2%) to 937,072 as unemployment increased by 135 (0.4%) to 32,399.

Idaho’s nonfarm jobs increased by 4,000 to 862,100 in February. Industry sectors with the greatest over-the-month gains included durable goods manufacturing (2.8%); natural resources (2.3%); transportation, warehousing, and utilities (1.8%); nondurable goods manufacturing (1.5%); wholesale trade (1.4%); private educational services (1.2%); federal government (0.7%); and arts, entertainment, and recreation (0.6%).

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Multiple jobs available at Post Falls hiring event, March 20

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov

Approximately 30 employers will be at the Idaho Department of Labor’s Post Falls hiring event, Wednesday, March 20, looking to fill job openings. Job seekers are welcome to bring a resume from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the department’s office located at 600 N. Thornton St.

Businesses planning to attend include the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club, Hayden Area Regional Sewer, the National Guard, North Idaho Dental, Texas Roadhouse, Aerotek, Huntwood and many others.

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Idaho’s January unemployment rate remains at 3.3%

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 11, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
or John.Panter@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between December and January, remaining at 3.3%.

December 2023’s unemployment rate also remained the same at 3.3% after the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual benchmarking process. (More information about the benchmarking process can be found below.)

January’s labor force increased by 546 people (0.1%) to 967,862.

Idaho’s labor force participation rate – the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work – decreased from December’s 62.7% to 62.6% in January.

Total employment negligibly increased by 362 (0.0%) to 935,588 as unemployment increased by 184 (0.6%) to 32,274.

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Idaho economist to highlight the state’s long-term industry and employment projections March 12

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor’s long-term industry and employment projection estimates will be released in March.

As a preview of the official release, labor economist Sam Wolkenhauer will provide an overview of these projections in a free webinar taking place Tuesday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to noon MST.

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Program offers free training in Idaho construction occupations

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Georgia.Smith@labor.idaho.gov or Lindsay.Trombly@labor.idaho.gov

Free training is currently available for Idahoans wanting to pursue a career in heavy equipment operation, cement masonry and concrete finishing.

Depending on the occupation, annual wages in this industry can range from $43,000 to $52,000 statewide, according to the 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Survey (OEWS) from the Idaho Department of Labor.

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Empowering youth: Career exploration and hiring event set for Saturday, March 2

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Janalee.Henderson@labor.idaho.gov

Treasure Valley residents between the ages of 14 to 24 are invited to attend a career exploration and hiring event in Meridian, Saturday, March 2.

The event will be held at the Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Leap into a new career at Caldwell’s hiring event, Thursday, Feb. 29

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 23, 2024
Media Contact: David.Arciniega@labor.idaho.gov

Job seekers are encouraged to “leap into a new career” at a hiring event in Caldwell, Thursday, Feb. 29. The hiring event starts at 9 a.m. and runs until noon at the Idaho Department of Labor office located at 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

Employers planning to attend include Admiral Beverage Corp., Amalgamated Sugar, Big Tex Trailers, Blue Ribbon Landscape and Maintenance, CS Beef Packers, CTI Foods, D&B Supply and more.

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Free seminar opportunity for Idaho businesses, Feb. 28

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 22, 2024
Media Contact: Kandi.Rudd@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho businesses will learn about the Idaho Human Rights Commissions’ services, Wednesday, Feb. 28. This online seminar starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. MDT.

The seminar, featuring Commission Administrator Ben Earwicker, will also cover existing trends in state and federal anti-discrimination laws, the process for filing and responding to discrimination claims and the complaint resolution process.

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