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Carson City's unemployment declines slightly in August; job fair set for Sept. 26

Carson City's unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.5 percent in August along with Nevada's overall unemployment rate which also dipped to 7.6 percent, the lowest since August 2008 and down 2.2 points from a year ago, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reports Friday.

“I am pleased to see the continued improvement in Nevada’s labor market,” said Gov. Brian Sandoval. “The unemployment rate continues to fall and employers across Nevada are steadily adding jobs. While this news is encouraging, we know there remains much work to be done by way of economic development and ensuring that current small businesses can grow and expand to put more Nevadans back to work.”

The state’s unemployment rate has either declined or held steady in each of the last 38 months, going back to July 2011, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell in each of Nevada’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in August. The largest decline occurred in the Las Vegas-Paradise MSA, which fell 0.5 percentage points to 7.7 percent. Reno- Sparks and Carson City both fell 0.4 percentage points this month to 6.9 and 7.5 percent, respectively.

All but two of Nevada’s super sectors are trending up this month, relative to last year, Anderson said.

Construction employment continues to lead in percentage growth, up 12.8 percent over August 2013 with 7,200 additional jobs. Professional and business services is up 10,200 over the year, a growth rate of 6.8 percent. Construction in Nevada, the front-runner of the super sectors, is growing at 11 percent on a year-to-date basis, which is 7.7 percentage points higher than the nation.

“Nevada’s economy has been on the mend since 2011. The unemployment rate has been cut nearly in half from its recessionary high,” Anderson said. “Year-over-year job gains have been recorded in each of the past 44 months. For August, job readings are up 300 over the month, which leads to a year-over-year growth rate of 3.5 percent.”

Meanwhile, as many as 45 employers will take part in an upcoming Job Fair sponsored by Carson City Health and Human Services, Job Opportunities in Nevada (JOIN), and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

The event is set for Friday, September 26, 2014 at 2 to 4:30 p.m. for the general public. Veterans will be able to enter the Job Fair at 1:30 P.M. for early admission. The Job Fair will be located in the Large Gym at the Carson City Community Center on 851 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

Currently, 45 employers and 10 resources have already committed to participating in the event. Employers attending the Job Fair represent the following industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Gaming, Staffing Agencies, Utilities Companies, Home Health, Security and more.

Job Seekers should bring an updated résumé, dress to impress, and be prepared to fill out applications. Workshops for interview preparation and résumé are being held by Carson City Health and Human Services each Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. For more questions or further information, call 775-887-2190 or 775-283-7579. Information is also available at www.gethealthycarsoncity.org and www.facebook.com/CCHHS.

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