Idaho Department of Labor
10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 09:47
Job postings in Pocatello continue to be filled, with 200 employers hiring in the region
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 30, 2024
Media Contact: [email protected]
In September, there were 617 unique job postings for southeastern Idaho, with approximately 200 employers seeking workers, according to Conference Board data via Lightcast.
"Opportunities for job seekers are in a variety of industries including in transportation, vegetable manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, government support and more," Labor Economist Brandon Duong said. "Skills in power tool operation, bookkeeping and heavy equipment machinery are also in high demand."
Job seekers will be connected to many employment opportunities, at a hiring event, Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor's Pocatello office.
The address is 430 N. 5th Ave.
Employers planning to attend include Amy's Kitchen, LA Semiconductor, Shoshone-Bannock Casino and Hotel, Bannock County, Bingham County, Premier Technology, City of Pocatello, Lamb Weston, Phoenix Management, Western CAT States and more.
Various positions will be available including bus drivers, manufacturing technicians, mechanics, shift leaders, warehouse workers, behavioral intervention staff, sheriff deputies, administrative assistants and many more.
For a complete list of employers, visit the IdahoWorks calendar.
Job seekers can find job search and interview tips at labor.idaho.gov/publications. Search under Job Seeker Publications.
Customers with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can email [email protected] or call 208-696-2881.
To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711.
Attending a job seeker event counts as one weekly work search action for unemployment insurance purposes.
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The Idaho Department of Labor's employment services programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Wagner-Peyser Act grant (72%) and state/nonfederal funds (28%) totaling $8,497,701.