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Idaho Employment
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June 2024
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A monthly update of how Idaho's economy is doing in your area
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Economic opportunities remain steady in rural Idaho
Idaho is synonymous with rural. Big skies, open spaces and mountains are as rugged as the brand of individualism prevailing in the state where the population continues to increase. In 2023, 1.96 million people called it home. From 2013 to 2023 over 350,000 people flocked to the Gem State. While Idaho’s urban counties claimed 79% and the lion’s share of this growth, Idaho rural counties also experienced significant change.
Idaho sets record lows in claim duration and unemployment rates
 Idaho’s 9.3-week average duration of unemployment claims during 2022-2023 was the lowest in the state’s history and the second lowest in the nation. By comparison, the U.S. average was 15 weeks. Similarly, the state’s 2.7% average unemployment rate for 2022 was the lowest since records began in 1976, eclipsing the previous low of 2.9% in the historically tight labor market of 2018 and 2019.
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Learn how to start an apprenticeship program
Is your company interested in starting a Registered Apprenticeship program in Idaho but isn't sure where to start? Learn how to get started by watching an informational video featuring the steps on how to get started.
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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 the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an Employment and Training Administration award totaling $695,785.

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