2002 to 2006 Job Summary for Forest County, Pennsylvania

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food services and drinking places industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 42 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 17.6% percent of the total job loss in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (42 jobs lost) 2. Miscellaneous store retailers (19 jobs lost) 3. Professional and technical services (4 jobs lost) In Forest County, Pennsylvania, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 42.7%, or 702 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 57 3-digit NAICS industries, 37 did not change, 10 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 10 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.The Administration of environmental programs industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 22 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Administration of environmental programs makes up 4.9% percent of the total growth in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (22 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (8 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (4 new jobs) 4. Postal service (3 new jobs) 5. Educational services (1 new jobs)

 

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