unemployment
Unemployment rate
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:36pmThe 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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:05amCarson 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
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 10:23amNevada’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
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 1:09pmI 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
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 9:18amCARSON 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
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 12:48pmNevada’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
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 3:47pmThe 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
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:48amReno'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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:22amCarson 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
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 10:48amCARSON 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
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 6:41amCarson 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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 4:25pmUnemployment 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
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 3:56pmNevada’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
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:22amRecently, 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
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:26amCarson 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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:21amApril 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
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 12:30pmCARSON 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
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 12:49pmNevada’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%
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 12:18pmCARSON 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
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 1:03pmThe 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
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 6:41amThe 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
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 10:08amCarson 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
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:10amNevada’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
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:38amCarson 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
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:32amNevada’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
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 11:16amIn 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
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 10:02amCARSON 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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:28amUnemployment 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
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 12:13pmCARSON 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.