Employers in Canyon County continue to search for job seekers

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Aug. 21, 2024
Media Contact: [email protected]

There were 1,743 unique online job postings during July, with 648 employers looking for Canyon County job seekers, according to Lightcast.

"Caldwell is a well-diversified job market. Places with higher job openings include schools, hospitals, clinics, retail stores and manufacturing facilities," Labor Economist Jan Roeser said.

Job seekers are invited to connect with employers at a hiring event, Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor Caldwell office. The office is located at 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

Employers planning to attend include Community Council of Idaho, Bogus Basin, Bish's RV, Upson Company, Gem State Staffing and more.

Various job positions will be available including bus drivers, welder grinder specialists, shop mechanics, snowmaking managers, lead teachers, child family educators, machine operators, call center specialists and others.

More information can be found on our calendar of events.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring an updated resume. For job search and interview tips, visit labor.idaho.gov/publications. Search under Job Seeker Publications.

Customers with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can contact [email protected] or call 208-696-5258.

Dial 711 to access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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 SFY24 as part of Wagner-Peyser Act grant (67%) and matched/dedicated funds (33%) totaling $9,183,581.

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