BLS Workforce Update for Summit County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 94 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 29 experience no change, 36 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 29 industries reported employment loss in the period.In Summit County, Colorado, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 1.5%, or 284 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 257 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 17.3% percent of the total number of new jobs in Summit County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (257 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (164 new jobs) 3. Administrative and support services (97 new jobs) 4. Ambulatory health care services (67 new jobs) 5. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (60 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Accommodation industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 598 jobs in that time period. The declines in Accommodation makes up 19.5% percent of the total employment decline in Summit County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Accommodation (598 jobs lost) 2. Professional and technical services (580 jobs lost) 3. Heavy and civil engineering construction (119 jobs lost) 4. Furniture and home furnishings stores (50 jobs lost) 5. Rental and leasing services (35 jobs lost)

 

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