Forest County, Wisconsin Industry Job News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Forest County, Wisconsin, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 6.5%, or 213 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 68 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 30 did not change, 21 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 17 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 281 jobs. The declines in Educational services makes up 53.7% percent of the employment lost during the period in Forest County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (281 jobs lost) 2. Ambulatory health care services (32 jobs lost) 3. Truck transportation (32 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (11 jobs lost) 5. Wood product manufacturing (9 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 92 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 2.9% percent of the growth in Forest County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (92 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (28 new jobs) 3. Forestry and logging (21 new jobs) 4. Private households (14 new jobs) 5. Repair and maintenance (14 new jobs)

 

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