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The unemployment rate in Carson City dropped 0.2 of percentage point over the month to 4.7 percent, a decline of 0.9 percentage point over the year ...

Carson City unemployment down slightly to 4.7 percent in August

Carson City's unemployment fell slightly in August to 4.7 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada unemployment figures edge up slightly in August to 4.9 percent

Nevada’s unemployment rate in August edged up slightly to 4.9 percent, the highest it has been since February of this year but below August of 2016 where the unemployment rate was 5.5 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Children of Imigrant Parents

I love living in Northern Nevada and have been an active community participant for several decades in the areas of advocacy targeting workability and job readiness for those families immigrating to our great state with the emphasis on English language acquisition and US citizenship. Here is what I know:

Reno's unemployment rate up slightly in July

CARSON CITY —Nevada's metro areas saw a slight increase in the unemployment rate in July, but experienced decreases year over year. Reno's ...

July unemployment ticks up slightly in Carson City

Nevada’s metro areas of Las Vegas, Reno/Sparks and Carson City saw slight increases in the July unemployment rate, however the overall numbers have decreased year over year, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada Second in Report as 10 Best States for Disability Employment

The state of Nevada ranks second in successfully employing people with disabilities, behind Arkansas, in a new report for the 10 best states for disability employment released by U.S. News and World Reports.

Metro area unemployment rates down over the year in June

Reno's rate is up 0.1 of a percentage point over-the-month, to 4 percent, and is down 1.2 percentage points over-the-year. Carson City's rate reduced ...

Carson City unemployment rate in June falls to 4.6 percent

Carson City's jobless numbers in June edged down slightly from May and over the year decreased by 1.5 percent resulting in a 4.6 percent unemployment rate for the month, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Initial unemployment insurance claims down slightly in May

CARSON CITY — In May, 10,101 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits were filed in Nevada, a decline of 5 percent from May 2016 when ...

Metro area unemployment rates fall below 5 percent

Carson City's rate declined to 4.7 percent, down 0.3 of a percentage point relative to April. Unemployment rates decreased on an over- the-year basis ...

May unemployment in Carson City falls to 4.7 percent, 500 jobs created in a year

Unemployment in Carson City fell to 4.7 percent in May, down 0.3 of a percentage point relative to April and down 1.8 percent in the past 12 months with the addition of 500 jobs, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada unemployment in May remains at 4.7 percent

Nevada’s unemployment for May 2017 remained unchanged from April at a rate of 4.7 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Automation Creates More Jobs Than It Destroys

Recently, Ron spoke to the Good Government Group in Douglas County. Among other things, he said that automation creates more jobs than it destroys. One thoughtful chap challenged that claim.

Is it true? Are robots and other devices and methods ultimately going to leave everyone unemployed?

Even Microsoft founder Bill Gates thinks “technology will reduce demand for jobs, particularly at the lower end of the skill set.” So, he proposes taxing robots to make up for the public revenues lost through increased unemployment.

Metro Areas see improvement in April's unemployment numbers

Carson City saw the largest over- the-year decline of 1.5 percentage points, with unemployment at 5 percent in April. "All three metro areas followed ...

Carson City jobless rate falls to 5 percent in April

April job growth happened in all three of Nevada's metro areas with Carson City having its largest over-the-year decline of 1.5 percentage points bringing unemployment for the month to 5 percent, according to a report released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Initial unemployment insurance claims decline in April

CARSON CITY —In April, 10,519 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits were filed in Nevada, a decline of 3 percent from April of last year ...

Nevada April unemployment falls to 4.7 percent

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell slightly to a seasonally adjusted 4.7 percent in April, the 67th straight month of year-over-year declines of 1 percent or more, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

April's unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

CARSON CITY — Nevada's unemployment rate fell slightly to a seasonally adjusted 4.7 percent in April, the 67th straight month of year-over-year ...

CASI offers spay and neuter vouchers for low-income Carson City pet owners

The Carson Animal Services Initiative is making low-cost spay and neuter vouchers available to low-income pet owners in the Carson City area.

Unemployment rates in Nevada's metro areas decline in March

The unemployment rate in Carson City dropped 0.8 of a percentage point over the month to 5.2 percent, a decline of 1.7 percentage points from last ...

Nevada metro area unemployment down, Carson City adds 700 jobs since March 2016

Carson City's unemployment fell 0.8 percent in March to 5.2 percent, a drop of 1.7 percent from last year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. In all, the agency reports Carson City added 700 jobs since March 2016.

Nevada unemployment rate down to 4.8 percent in March

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 4.8 percent in March, down from 4.9 percent in the previous month and the lowest it has been since late 2007, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City unemployment rate in February holds at 5.9 percent

Carson City unemployment held at 5.9 percent in February while Reno-Sparks jobless fell to 4.6 percent and Las Vegas remained steady at 5.1 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada’s unemployment falls below 5 percent in February

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in February, the first time it has been below 5 percent since November 2007, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The jobless rate ticked down one-tenth of a percentage point from January, from 5 percent.

Nevada's unemployment rate falls below 5 percent in February

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Initial jobless claims for unemployment insurance down in February

In February, 10,278 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits were filed in Nevada, a decline of 10 percent from February of last year when claims were 11,429, according to figures released Monday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City, Reno and Vegas show continued employment improvements since recession

CARSON CITY, NV— In Las Vegas, the jobless rate stands at 5.1 percent for January, while Reno/Sparks unemployment is below the statewide rate of 5 percent at just 4.7 percent. Carson City’s unemployment rate is 5.9 percent.

Nevada unemployment rate drops to 5 percent in January, lowest since late 2007

Unemployment for the first month of 2017 in Nevada fell to 5 percent, the lowest it has been since late 2007, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada unemployment insurance claims up in January, reaching seasonal peak

CARSON CITY — Initials claims for unemployment insurance increased by three percent in January compared to January 2016 claims, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

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