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Idaho labor market statistics

3.6%

August state unemployment rate

962,214

August number of employed

890,700

August nonfarm jobs

0.9% change year over year

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Idaho’s August unemployment rate remains at 3.6%

August’s labor force decreased by 486 people to 998,378 while the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point between July and August to 61.5%.

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Job opportunities around the state

Upcoming hiring events are in Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Sandpoint and Rexburg. Bring a resume and attend one in your area. Visit our calendar for more information.

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Does the WIOA program help me?

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that supports training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers and low-income, out-of-school youth.

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