NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 4, 2024
Media Contact: Jaquetta.Banks@labor.idaho.gov
A hiring event in Post Falls will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls office. The address is 600 N. Thornton St.
Employers planning to attend include CityServiceValcon, All Ways Caring HomeCare, Environmental Control, Fred Meyer, Inland Chess, North Idaho Dental, Sunshine Minting, Toastmasters, Access Care at Home and more.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 3, 2024
Media Contact: Joe.Goitiandia@labor.idaho.gov
Employers in Ada County will be available at a job fair Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, Building 6 conference room. The address is 11351 W. Chinden Blvd.
Employers planning to attend include the State of Idaho Military Division, Treasure Valley YMCA, Ada County Highway District, Idaho Bankers Association, Bogus Basin, West Ada School District, City of Boise, Idaho Youth Ranch, Boise State University, CS Beef Packers and more.
Information provided in these news updates is collected up until the end of November and includes professional sources, news releases, weekly and daily newspapers, television and other media.
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov
Three AmeriCorps NCCC forest teams deployed to Idaho to assist the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, the Sawtooth National Forest and the Boise National Forest in wildfire risk reduction.
“I am infinitely grateful to AmeriCorps, the U.S. Forest Service and the state of Idaho for the opportunity to serve on my first wildfire in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest,” Lily Liebowitz, AmeriCorps NCCC forest team, Delta 2 member said. “I had the wonderful chance to meet, network and learn from wildland firefighters from all over the country and across agencies.”
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 22, 2024
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov
Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation today formally declaring Nov. 17-23 as Apprenticeship Week in Idaho, coinciding with the U.S. Department of Labor’s 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week.
Pictured from left: Chair of the Workforce Development Council Deni Hoehne, Gov. Brad Little, St. Luke’s Medical Assistant Apprentice James Hamilton-Vail and Idaho Department of Labor Director Jani Revier. Continue reading
Over the past few years, Idaho has reported one of the highest growth rates for both population and employment. The state has also seen high levels of business startups, driven by a historically large increase in small employer establishments, those with fewer than five employees on payroll.
Idaho employer establishments with fewer than five employees accounted for 73% of all employment establishments in 2023 and comprised 86% of total employer establishment growth over the past five-year period from 2018-2023. These small employers had both the fastest establishment growth rate statewide of all firm sizes and also increased their contribution of statewide covered employment from 8% in 2018 to 10% in 2023.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 21, 2024
Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov or Crispin@idahosmartgrowth.org
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, approved Idaho Smart Growth to host two AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members in 2025.
Idaho Smart Growth is a statewide nonprofit committed to alleviating poverty. The organization works with government, private sector and neighborhood leaders to apply smart growth strategies and ensure towns of all sizes maximize community benefits while reducing public costs. Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 18, 2024
Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov
Author Elaine Zabriskie with her dog and star of the book, Booper.
Over 3,000 free children’s books about the value of apprenticeships were distributed by the Idaho Department of Labor and Apprenticeship Idaho to elementary school classrooms across the state in September.
Designed for K-5 students, “Booper Dreams Big: An Almost True Story of Apprenticeship” follows the journey of Booper the dog and his apprenticeship as a satellite technician.
Apprenticeship Idaho originally published the book in 2022, becoming one of the first U.S. government agencies to produce a children’s book about apprenticeship. Continue reading
With the holiday season approaching, many Idahoans wonder what recent trends in retail might impact spending and employment this year. Historically, retail has been an enormous revenue source for the U.S. economy.
In 2023, retail sales made up 5.9% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) [5]. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts holiday retail sales for the U.S. will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% or about $979 to $989 billion. The importance of holiday purchases for Idaho, cannot be understated as retail accounted for 8% of its gross regional product at $9 billion according to Lightcast data.
For Idaho and the U.S., there is a close relationship between inflation and sales, both of which have slowed down. Notably, recent trends indicate a slowdown in employment within the retail sector. A detailed examination of sales reveals these interconnections.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 15, 2024
Media Contact: William.Winkle@labor.idaho.gov or Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7% in October, up from 3.6% in September.
The state’s labor force increased by 3,738 people (0.4%) to 993,428 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — increased from 63.2% to 63.3% between September and October.
Total employment increased by 3,037 (0.3%) to 956,960 as unemployment increased by 701 (2%) to 36,468.