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Gov. Brad Little talks to Kootenai Technical Education Campus students about the Idaho LAUNCH program May 1.

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In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand
June 21, 2024 1 a.m.

In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand

Creating the next generation of trade workers proves challenging

The demand for skilled labor in North Idaho is high. Some of the highest projected employment growth in the region is driven by occupations in health care, construction, personal care and services and transportation and material moving. These occupations made up 35% of total job postings in North Idaho over the last year while accounting for 25-30% of regional employment, according to Lisa Grigg, Idaho Department of Labor economist for north-central Idaho.