2002 to 2006 Labor Force Article for Orleans County, Vermont

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the 97 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 27 had stable employment, 47 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 23 industries reported a drop in employment.In Orleans County, Vermont, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6.0%, or 568 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Wood product manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 111 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Wood product manufacturing makes up 3.2% percent of the employment lost during the period in Orleans County, Vermont. Top Declining Industries: 1. Wood product manufacturing (111 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (44 jobs lost) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (43 jobs lost) 4. General merchandise stores (37 jobs lost) 5. Ambulatory health care services (29 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has grown the most with 1,041 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Educational services makes up 9.4% percent of the total growth in Orleans County, Vermont. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,041 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (71 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (67 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (64 new jobs) 5. Construction of buildings (42 new jobs)

 

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