March 2023 Idaho Employment News

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A monthly update of how Idaho's economy is doing in your area

Note: February and March have nonstandard unemployment release dates due to the annual Bureau of Labor Statistics benchmarking process. Those release dates can be found on the labor market calendar.

Report explores new private housing permits authorized in Idaho

As an area’s population grows, so does the demand for housing, which means rising prices and growing incentive for developers to build.

At that point housing developers face a choice of what type of housing to build. Single family units? Multi-unit structures? This decision can be based on several factors — from household preferences and incomes, geographic constraints, as well as government policies such as taxes, subsidies and regulations.

Ada County in 2020: Out-migration surpassed in-migration within Idaho

In 2020 Ada County posted a net migration loss within Idaho. Simply stated, more Idaho residents moved out than moved in.

Inbound migration to the state’s most populous county from other parts of Idaho totaled 8,039, while outbound migrants numbered 10,610 for a net migration loss of 2,571. Where did they go?

Other Stories

Around Idaho: Economic activity in February

January Consumer Price Index rises 0.8%

Workforce trends: Monthly economic data by county and region 

Idaho's private sector: net employment loss Q2 in 2022

Idaho floral business grows careers through Registered Apprenticeship

Free webinar March 14 explores new private housing permits in Idaho

Applications open until April 30 for the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion awards,recognizing employers who go the extra mile to recruit, hire and retain veterans.

Grant, funding initiatives can benefit Idaho citizens

Not all government grant programs are designed for businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions or local governments. Personal government grants are also available for individuals — Idaho citizens, including students, veterans, homeowners and remote workers, among others.

Grants are usually based on supply of available funding, and eligibility requirements and are intended to provide a meaningful benefit to the local economy by creating opportunity, making housing more affordable, educating workers and raising wages.

Impacted by foreign trade? Trade Act Assistance can help

Employee layoffs are not uncommon when a U.S. company offshores some of its production or is sold to a firm that does similar work in a foreign country. That’s when employers and employees can seek out Trade Act Assistance (TAA) support. TAA is a federal program administered by the U.S Department of Labor that provides services and benefits to workers who lose their jobs due to increased imports or because their employer shifted production to certain countries outside of the United States.

The Idaho Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Dial 711 for Idaho Relay Service.

This Idaho Department of Labor project is 100% funded by USDOL as part of an Employment and Training Administration award totaling $1,039,383.

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