February 2017 - Minnesota Employment Review
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Occupations, Vacancies, and the Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota has lots of occupations from which to choose, but only some cover basic living expenses. Fortunately, they are spelled out here.
How Did We Help You in 2016?
Everyone likes to be liked, especially us. Here’s proof that at least some people like us at least part of the time. Thank you.
W is for Waitstaff
Openings abound for waiters and waitresses. It’s a good job to start your work life with, and some people like it so much they stay with it as a career.
Fun With Statistics
New firms provide new jobs that the purchase of a going business may not. Cool map alert!
Regional Analysis
An analysis of the current month’s employment picture broken out by Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Minnesota Economic Indicators
A comprehensive look at economic indicators for January 2017, including the Minnesota and U.S. Indices.
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.