Indiana’s unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percent to 5.8 percent in March. The unemployment rate in the Hoosier State is now down by 2.4 percentage points over the past two years, and the labor force has grown by roughly 72,000 individuals. Although Indiana’s labor force participation rate declined by 0.2 percent to 63.6 percent in …read more.

The Hoosier State added 8,600 private sector jobs in January, led primarily by the Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+6,700), and Manufacturing (+1,500) Sectors. Over the past two years, Indiana’s private sector has grown by 98,600 jobs. During this period, monthly job growth has averaged 4,100, and the state has experienced gains in 19 of the …read more.

The Hoosier state grew 5,500 private sector jobs in October, led mainly by the Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+3,300), and Manufacturing (+2,500) sectors. Indiana has added private sector jobs 16 of the past 22 months, with monthly increases averaging 3,800. Over the past year, Indiana has consistently led the nation in manufacturing growth, with more …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – According to data compiled by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, (DWD), the Hoosier state will grow approximately 336,640 new jobs by 2022. This number signifies an employment growth rate of 11.86 percent during that period. Based on these projections, the bulk of the growth will come from the manufacturing, retail trade, and …read more.

WABASH – Midwest Eye Consultants, P.C. announced plans today to open a lens coating laboratory in Wabash, creating up to 31 new jobs by 2018. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $2.39 million to lease, renovate and equip Lens Source Optical Lab, a 14,000 square-foot lens manufacturing operation in Wabash. The laboratory, which will be fully …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Below are the revised 2014 release dates for the National, State, and Local Employment Reports from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Total employment in Kosciusko County, as of the end of 2013, was up with 2,683 more people employed in the county than in 2012. At a 7.4 percent increase in employed people, Kosciusko County had the highest percentage in North Central and Northeast Indiana. Only Allen County had a higher gross number at 5,500, and …read more.

Current employment date for Kosciusko County provides “a positive look at our economy” and “it reflects our efforts to enhance and assist our existing businesses in expansion,” said George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. Robertson said monthly unemployment/employment data is based on a sample survey and estimates. “It is known for inaccuracy. The …read more.

The chief executive officer of the Indiana Youth Institute says summer teen employment could return to pre-recession levels this summer. Bill Stanczykiewicz says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting more openings at businesses that tend to hire teenagers including restaurants, amusement parks and landscaping companies. He says increased employment benefits teens beyond a …read more.

CTS Corporation in Elkhart announced on Tuesday that it has completed the sale and leaseback of its Singapore facility for proceeds in excess of the underlying book value. CTS received net cash proceeds of approximately $17.5 million. An estimated $10 million of the total $14.5 million pre-tax gain will be recognized in the fourth quarter …read more.

Smart LLC, Smart Cabinetry, a green kitchen cabinet manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations to New Paris, creating up to 75 new jobs by 2016. The company plans to invest $11.4 million to renovate and equip its current 169,000 square-foot facility in New Paris. As part of the project, Smart will add new …read more.

A new online tool is taking a detailed and local approach to helping thousands of Hoosier job seekers and students identify what occupations are in demand in their area. IndianaSkills.com, from Ready Indiana and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is a searchable database of real time job statistics for every region of the state. The …read more.