April 2015 Minnesota Employment Review
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Digging Deep into Real Time Job Data
“Why can I find two sets of job openings figures, and is one better than the other?” Here’s a comparison of our Job Vacancy Survey and online help wanted ads.
How Does MN Unemployment Compare?
This is an update of our annual comparison of unemployment rates by Current Population Survey groups.
Wholesale Trade in the Northwest
This month’s regional feature discusses the very active wholesale industry in Northwest Minnesota.
Fun With Statistics
Have loads of fun finding the county in Minnesota with the most people in your occupational group.
Industrial Analysis
An analysis of what industries saw employment growth from March 2014 - March 2015
Minnesota Economic Indicators
A comprehensive look at economic indicators for March 2015, including the Minnesota and U.S. index and more.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics or LAUS tool provides labor force, employment, and unemployment estimates.
Current Employment Statistics
The Current Employment Statistics (CES) Program, a monthly survey of 5,900 nonfarm employers, provides monthly data on employment by industry. The data offer a snapshot of the health of the economy.