Category: Iowa
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Cedar Rapids, IA – January 2024 Job Market Report – Positive Growth Continues
The January 2024 job market report for Cedar Rapids, IA, paints a picture of continued growth and expansion across various industries. While specific data on job gains and unemployment rates are not available until the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its monthly report, several factors point towards a positive outlook for the Cedar Rapids job…
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Davenport, IA – January 2024 Jobs Report – Growth Sprouts in Data and Manufacturing
The Davenport job market kicked off 2024 with positive momentum, adding 1,457 new jobs in January. This represents a 2.3% increase compared to December 2023 and a 5.1% upswing year-over-year. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8%, indicating a tightening labor market. Highlights: Industry and Occupation Growth: Industry and Occupation Shrinkage: Comparison to Last Year…
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Sioux City, IA – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Fluctuations
Sioux City’s job market kicked off 2024 with signs of stability and moderate expansion, defying some national trends of slowing growth. While the report reveals pockets of contraction in specific sectors, the overall outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with several industries experiencing job gains and continued hiring activity. Highlights: Industries and Occupations on the Rise: Areas…
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Iowa City, IA – January 2024 Jobs Report – Hiring Heats Up Despite Seasonal Dip
Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare to Same Month Last Year: Compare to Previous Month: Future Outlook: 10 Growing Occupations: 10 Companies Hiring Now: Resources:
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Des Moines, IA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Gains Point to a Promising Future
December 2023 brought positive news for Des Moines’ job market, with steady employment growth and a declining unemployment rate. While final, seasonally adjusted data isn’t available yet, preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) paint a picture of a resilient economy poised for continued expansion. Highlights: Growing Industries and Occupations: Shrinking Industries and…
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Cedar Rapids, IA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Stability Amidst National Fluctuations
The December 2023 Cedar Rapids job market maintained relative stability despite national economic uncertainties. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly compared to November, overall job growth slowed. Key industries continued their steady performance, but some sectors experienced minor contractions. Highlights: Industries and Occupations on the Rise: Industries and Occupations Facing Downturns: Compared to Same Month…
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Davenport, IA – December 2023 Jobs Report: Employment Momentum Cools, But Future Looks Promising
The Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) witnessed a slight slowdown in its job market in December 2023, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While the unemployment rate dipped to a record low, job gains were muted compared to previous months. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries…
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Sioux City, IA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Slowdown
Sioux City’s job market maintained its positive momentum in December 2023, adding jobs at a steady pace despite signs of deceleration at the national level. The unemployment rate remained low, and key industries continued to expand, offering promising prospects for job seekers in the coming months. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and…
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Iowa City, IA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Job Market Holds Steady amid Holiday Rush
The Hawkeye capital’s job market maintained its stable course in December 2023, weathering the usual holiday hiring fluctuations. While year-over-year growth remained flat, the month-to-month increase hinted at potential momentum heading into 2024. Highlights: Industries and Occupations on the Rise: Industries and Occupations Facing Downturns: Comparing to Past Periods: Future Outlook: While cautious optimism hangs…