OVERVIEW:
PANHANDLE/REGION I LEWISTON JOB SERVICE /REGION II ONE STOP:
Two
of Idaho’s six local areas will participate, with a
particular interest in engaging the business community in
the local work. They are looking for more effective marketing
plans and business awareness strategies to fulfill their own
long term goals. Also useful would be stories from other areas
who “return to the office and research solutions/answers
to items of primary interest identified by company visited”.
Recent changes in the local economy include reduced funding
for education, meaning significant education layoffs as well
as reduced training opportunities. Each area has increased
its market share of health care job orders and intends to
continue that effort; the recent formation of the North Idaho
Manufacturers’ Assn may provide increased market share
in the manufacturing industry. There are mixed messages on
construction but residential and remodel continues to look
promising. They hope to focus on small to medium rather than
large businesses.
NEEDS:
Marketing
system services to business
Recruiting
business to the area that pay "living wage" salaries
Helping
underemployed persons find "living wage" jobs
in a down economy
