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Wages increase in Ada County, Labor puts on hiring event

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2024
Media Contact: Joe.Goitianda@labor.idaho.gov

The average covered wage for all industries in Ada County has grown by 25% since 2019, according to Labor Economist Jan Roeser.

And from a recent news release from the Idaho Department of Labor, the Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area had the largest average hourly wage increase of $2.62 over the year.

Job seekers in Boise who are looking to change careers, are invited to a hiring event Wednesday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Boise Public Library. The library is located at 715 S. Capitol Blvd.

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Migration into northern Idaho creates job opportunities for residents

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov

There has been significant migration into northern Idaho, according to Labor Economist Lisa Grigg. Within a five-year span, 2018-2023, the region’s population increased by 15%.

“A growing population requires more goods, services, infrastructure and construction activities,” Grigg said. “The need for labor also remains strong.”

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Rexburg employers seek workers for vacant job openings

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 24, 2024
Media Contact: Maria.Martin@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho ranked No. 1 in the nation at 3.7% for over-the-year nonfarm job growth in March. While the state’s unemployment rate remains the same at 3.3%, local businesses continue to create job opportunities for residents.

Rexburg employers with job openings to fill will be available at the Idaho Department of Labor’s job fair, Tuesday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 480 W. Second N.

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Kootenai County sees high demand for workers

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2024
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov

There are a little over 1,500 job postings in Kootenai County, according to northern Idaho Labor Economist Sam Wolkenhauer. The top industries hiring include hospitals, restaurants, insurance carriers, accommodation and retail.

The Idaho Department of Labor has approximately 80 employers attending a hiring event, Wednesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1860 N. Cecil Road in Post Falls.

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Caldwell’s growth creates job opportunities

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2024
Media Contact: Cynthia.Arment@labor.idaho.gov

The 2022 city population release reports Caldwell as the third largest city contributing to the state’s population growth, adding just over 2,000 citizens.

With the population increasing, the city has added 4,500 new jobs over the last five years, divided equally between goods production and the service industry – according to department Labor Economist Jan Roeser.

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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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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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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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Thirty employers plan to recruit employees at Post Falls hiring event, Feb. 21

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 16, 2024
Media Contact: Tara.McKelvey@labor.idaho.gov

Kootenai County continues to see an increase in job postings. With 1,475 job openings during the month of January, job openings have grown by 40%.

Around 30 employers will be trying to fill some of those openings during a monthly hiring event in Post Falls, Wednesday, Feb. 21. Job seekers can show up anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Labor office located at 600 N. Thornton St.

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