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Caldwell’s population growth contributes to expanding labor force

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Sept. 22, 2023
Media Contact: Monico.Sanchez@labor.idaho.gov

The number of people 16 years of age or older who are living in Caldwell and employed or actively looking for work has grown by 1.5% since August of last year. According to Idaho Department of Labor economist Jan Roeser, part of that increase is due to population growth, which also creates more job opportunities.

“Certain industries like retail, health care, hospitality and food services grow because of population growth,” said Roeser. “Manufacturing and wholesale distribution are also included and are high paying industries.

The Caldwell Labor office is hosting a hiring event Thursday, Sept. 28, 3 to 6 p.m. in the Caldwell Labor parking lot located at 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

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Idaho Labor to hold hiring event in Pocatello amidst declining unemployment rate

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For Immediate Release: Sept. 22, 2023
Media Contact: Clinton.Renn@labor.idaho.gov

The seasonally adjusted, preliminary unemployment rate in the Pocatello metropolitan area is currently at 3.2%, which is down 1% from the revised unemployment rate last month. This percentage rate, according to Labor economist Ryan Whitesides, is from workers returning to work from furloughs or layoffs from large-scale industrial projects.

“While total employment grew as unemployment dropped in the region, unemployment mathematically dropped a bit faster,” Whitesides said.

To help residents find jobs and employers to fine workers, the Idaho Department of Labor is holding a hiring event on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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Labor adds three new mobile locations in northern Idaho, starting Sept. 18

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Sept. 12, 2023
Media Contact: Kellye.Sharp@labor.idaho.gov

Starting Monday, Sept. 18, three new Idaho Department of Labor mobile locations will open in northern Idaho. Locations will be at the Sandpoint Community Resource Envision Center, the Sandpoint Library and VFW Post 10320 in Clark Fork – making 31 mobile locations available across Idaho.

The expansion will provide more options for residents to use Labor’s services in the northern region, such as helping with writing resumes, applying for jobs, prepping for interviews and filing for unemployment insurance benefits. Additionally, job training and other community resources are available.

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Learn about the trades at Lewiston’s Skilled Trade Career Event, Aug. 10

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Aug. 4, 2023
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov

Out of all metropolitan areas in the Gem State, Lewiston has the highest median wages for skilled trade workers. Electricians and plumbers make up to $60,000 a year, where welders and HVAC technicians can make $50,000. With Lewiston’s growth – the population has increased by more than 500 residents each year since 2020 – the demand for skilled trades will also increase.

To help residents learn about these career fields, the Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a Skilled Trade Career event Thursday, Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees can explore careers in HVAC, plumbing, welding and electrical industries.

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Orofino mobile Labor location relocates today

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023
Media Contact: Misti.Sullivan@labor.idaho.gov

Effective today, the Idaho Department of Labor’s Orofino mobile location has moved. Its new location is 416 Johnson Ave. Suite 19.

The new location will continue its usual operating hours of Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The mobile location will also be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional meeting times are available by appointment.

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Over 300 positions open at Ukrainian Welcome Center Hiring Event

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023
Media Contact: Sonia.Cardenas@labor.idaho.gov

A mix of entry level and higher-level skilled jobs will be offered on Tuesday, July 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at a hiring event taking place at the Ukrainian Welcome Center in Nampa. The center is located at 304 16th Ave. N.

Positions open range across industries including cashiers, school bus drivers, production, administrative, industrial, retail, child care and many more.

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Post Falls hiring event offers multiple job opportunities

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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023
Media Contact: Keeler.Crawford@labor.idaho.gov

Over 100 jobs will be available for job seekers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 at Labor’s Post Falls Hiring Event. The event takes place at the Idaho Department of Labor office, located at 600 N. Thornton St.

Employers planning to attend include Cabela’s, Sleep Inn Post Falls, Environmental Control, Sherwin Williams, Sage Truck Driving School, North Idaho Dental Personnel, Bonner County Human Resources, Badger Building Supply, Texas Roadhouse, Arrow Construction Supply and more. All of the employers planning to attend are listed in the Idaho Department of Labor’s calendar of events.

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Idaho Falls hiring event June 14 features employers with multiple job openings

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2023
Media Contact: Windy.Hahn@labor.idaho.gov

Eastern Idaho employers with the highest number of job openings in the region will be at a hiring event Wednesday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Idaho Falls Department of Labor office located at 1515 E. Lincoln Road.

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30 employers available in Pocatello at hiring event

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For Immediate Release: May 10, 2023
Media Contact: Clinton.Renn@labor.idaho.gov

Nearly 30 Idaho businesses will be available in Pocatello on Wednesday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. to meet with potential job applicants.

The hiring event is taking place at the Idaho Department of Labor’s Pocatello office, 430 N. 5th Ave.

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Monthly Post Falls Hiring Event to bring over 100 jobs

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For Immediate Release: May 9, 2023
Media Contact: Keeler.Crawford@labor.idaho.gov

A group of Idaho businesses with more than 100 jobs to fill will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at Labor’s Post Falls Hiring Event. The event takes place at the Idaho Department of Labor office, located at 600 N. Thornton St.

Employers planning to attend include Amazon, Heritage Health, the State of Idaho, Renaissance at Coeur d’Alene, Sage Truck Driving School, Fred Meyer, Shabby Fabrics, LaCrosse Health and Rehab, Riverbend Zip’s Drive-In, Home Helpers and more.

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