The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped in August 2013 to 7.4 percent, down from 7.9 percent in July 2013. While that represents a month-to-month improvement, the rate is now just even with the rate from a year ago. The rate dip in August was entirely due to people dropping out of the available workforce. […]
Red Cross Seeks Candidates for Local AmeriCorps Positions
September 13, 2013 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the following counties – Athens, Delaware, Fairfield/Hocking, Fayette, Franklin, Marion/Morrow, and Washington. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate in disaster response and preparedness activities, […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Down a Tick in July
August 20, 2013 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped one tick in July, 2013 to 7.9 percent, down from 8.0 percent in June. That keeps the rate slightly below the level it was a year ago when it stood at 8.1 percent in July 2012. However, the rate decrease was not due to an increase in local […]
Statewide Unemployment Rate Flat in July
August 19, 2013 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in July 2013, unchanged from June, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 5,300 over the month, from a revised 5,205,600 in June to 5,210,900 in July. The number of workers unemployed in […]
Local Red Cross Seeking Candidates for AmeriCorps
July 30, 2013 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the following counties – Athens, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield/Hocking, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion/Morrow, Muskingum, Pickaway, Ross and Washington. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate […]
Even with Job Gains, Marion Unemployment Rate Rises
July 23, 2013 by
Data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services shows 100 more Marion County residents found jobs in June, but with more people returning to the workforce, the local unemployment rate rose for the third straight month to 8.0 percent, up from 7.4 percent in May. June 2013 was also the third straight month […]
Statewide Unemployment Up Following Job Cuts
July 19, 2013 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in June 2013, up from 7.0 percent in May, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 12,500 over the month, from a revised 5,214,000 in May to 5,201,500 in June. The number of […]
Event Focuses on Finding Employment for Local Vets
July 11, 2013 by
Opportunity Marion is holding their second annual Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) event. The day is only open to veterans and their families and has the goals of assisting in finding and maintaining employment, providing information on Veteran Services and Programs, and reducing a little of the stress in the process. The VETS event […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Up as People Return to Workforce
June 26, 2013 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was 7.4 percent in May 2013, up from 7.0 percent in April. The rate increase is a result of more people returning to the workforce, something state officials say is a good indicator of Ohio’s improving economy. According to data from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), […]
Ohio Unemployment Unchanged in May
June 24, 2013 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in May 2013, unchanged from April, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 32,100 over the month, from a revised 5,181,800 in April to 5,213,900 in May. The number of workers unemployed in […]
