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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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Idaho launches innovative teacher apprenticeship program to fill job openings

Idaho openings for K-12 teachers remains robust, with over 1,500 unique job postings in 2023, and 2,000 in 2022 according to Lightcast data, and the demand isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Employment projections by the Idaho Department of Labor anticipate a continued need, forecasting 1,500 to 1,600 statewide openings annually from 2022 to 2032.

To become a teacher in Idaho, an individual must obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, complete an educator preparation program, complete an unpaid student teaching program and pass a State Board-approved content assessment to receive an endorsement for proper certification.

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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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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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Healthcare Career Event set for Jan. 17 in Lewiston

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Jan. 10, 2024
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov

Statewide, the demand for healthcare jobs is increasing while local healthcare companies continue to struggle with staffing levels to meet the demand for services.

Idaho healthcare and social service jobs have increased by 7,800 (7.3%) over the past year. Statewide – department of Labor analysts conservatively project this industry to add another 4,500 jobs during 2024.

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Meridian job opportunities increase with population growth

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Dec. 1, 2023
Media Contact: Sheri.Phimmasone@labor.idaho.gov

– Winter Hiring Event scheduled for Dec. 8 –

Meridian is the second largest city in Idaho with 129,736 residents. It grew by almost 4,000 people between 2021 and 2022, with a 3.2% growth rate. Nampa came in first place.

“Meridian’s civilian labor force grew by 6.2% since November of 2022, adding almost 4,000 people to the labor force,” said Idaho labor economist Jan Roeser. “There are many opportunities for job seekers to connect with employers.”

With Meridian’s population continuing to grow, many employers have job vacancies to fill.

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