April 2016 - Minnesota Employment Review

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Minnesota's Retirement Reality

We’ve said it before, and we’re saying it again here – the Baby Boomers aren’t retiring in droves yet.

American Indian Workforce Challenges and Opportunities

American Indians are the largest minority group in Northwest Minnesota. This Spotlight discusses their challenges and opportunities.

C is for Carpenter

Here is #3 in the alphabet of occupations you should know about.

D is for Dentist

And here is #4. Check the wages in SW Minnesota and consider going back to school.

Fun With Statistics

What does turnover rate mean when economists use the term?

Industrial Analysis

An analysis of what industries saw employment growth both from March 2015 to March 2016.

Regional Analysis

A regional breakdown of job growth for March 2016.

Minnesota Economic Indicators

A comprehensive look at economic indicators for March 2016, including the Minnesota and U.S. Indices.

U.S. Consumer Price Index

Information on the U.S. Consumer Price Index for March 2016.

Local Area Unemployment Statistics

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics or LAUS tool provides labor force, employment, and unemployment estimates.

Current Employment Statistics

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) Program, a monthly survey of 5,900 nonfarm employers, provides monthly data on employment by industry. The data offer a snapshot of the health of the economy.