Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 600 jobs from last month and increased by 2,600 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 100 jobs from last month and decreased by 3,800 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 200 people from the previous month and decreased by 200 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 3.5 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 3.9 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 600 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 1,200 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 600 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 1,200 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Manufacturing : 7,300 workers.
• Construction : 5,500 workers.
• Agriculture : 3,500 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Health care and social assistance : 12,400 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 10,900 workers.
• Educational services : 6,500 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 1,500 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 1,000 workers ( decreased by 12.05 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 700 workers ( increased by 6.86 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 14.63 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 500 workers ( increased by 9.62 %).
• Public administration : Change of 500 workers ( increased by 25 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Construction : Change of 3,300 workers ( decreased by 37.5 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 2,000 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 2,000 workers ( increased by 54.05 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,800 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Agriculture : Change of 1,100 workers ( increased by 45.83 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.