Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation

The Bureau of Labor Statistics isn’t above having a little fun - test your knowledge of the consumer prices for some classic Thanksgiving items. "Prices for the foods in our feast haven’t increased as much this year as in some recent years, and in some cases have even declined. Let’s start with the main event, the turkey. Prices consumers paid for other uncooked poultry including turkey were 3.9 percent lower in October 2024 than in October 2023. In the prior year, from October 2022 to October 2023, prices increased 7.2 percent. From 2014 to 2024, prices rose at a 2.7 percent annual rate from one October to the next. As we wait for the turkey to cook, how about a charcuterie board made up of fresh fruit and cheese? Prices for fresh fruits increased 2.2 percent for the 12 months ending in October 2024, while prices for cheese and related products increased 0.6 percent. In the prior year, fresh fruits prices were up 1.8 percent and cheese and related products prices were down 1.9 percent. And what's Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes and gravy? Potato prices decreased 1.5 percent from October 2023 to October 2024, following a decline of 3.3 percent during the same period one year ago. Topping off those mashed potatoes, prices for sauces and gravies were unchanged over the year, after rising 7.5 percent for the 12 months ending in October 2023. Let’s not count calories. Add a roll (or two) to the plate. Prices for fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins were up 2.3 percent over the year. Costs for these fluffy meal companions rose 5.7 percent from October 2022 to October 2023. For those that wash their meal down with some wine, prices for wine at home were 0.3 percent higher in October 2024 than in October 2023 after increasing 1.1 percent in the previous year. And finally, it's time for pie. Prices for frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, and turnovers increased 0.1 percent over the year compared with an increase of 2.7 percent from October 2022 to October 2023." https://lnkd.in/gy5ib4DT

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"local economists project healthcare to be the second biggest industry here in Southern Nevada by the next presidential election. Not surprising, the Las Vegas Medical District has seen substantial growth in recent years — including at UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine which opened back in 2017." https://lnkd.in/gA83ygdS

According to the DETR October 2024 economic report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7% in October 2024 a slight increase of 0.1% over the month. In the three Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the unemployment rates were 5.8% in the Las Vegas area, 4.4% in Reno, and 4.9% in the Carson area in October 2024. In Nevada’s counties, the lowest unemployment rate was in White Pine County at 3.4%, and Nye County was the highest at 7%. For a look at the unemployment rate in your county, visit our Area Profiles Page https://lnkd.in/d-CZ_H6T

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According to the DETR October 2024 economic report, Nevada’s employment growth over the last 12 months is now 1.3%, its unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.7%, and the state’s labor force grew by 1,379. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted): o Las Vegas employment decreased by 3,300 jobs (0.3%) since September, an increase of 9,500 jobs (0.8%) since October 2023. o Reno employment had a decrease of 2,200 jobs (0.8%) since September, an increase of 900 jobs (0.3%) since October 2023. o Carson City employment saw no change in jobs since September, an increase of 800 jobs (2.5%) since October 2023. “In October, we saw the pace of employment growth shrink to 1.3% as unemployment increased to 5.7%. At the same time, hourly wages saw their largest increase so far this year, rising by over 5%. As we enter the beginning of the holiday hiring season the trade, transportation, and utilities sector added 2,400 jobs over the month, which was 500 jobs below the typical seasonal pattern for this time of year. The labor market continues to soften, though higher unemployment continues to be driven be people entering the labor market, not by people losing their jobs.” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist. To see additional labor market data view the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards located at www.nevadaworkforce.com.

The DETR Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired is opening its first low vision clinic in northern Nevada. The clinic will be held quarterly over 3 days and can see up to 20 clients each quarter. The next low vision clinic is November 20, 21 and 22. Patients need to be a VR Nevada client and should contact their rehabilitation counselor to be referred for a low vision assessment. Visit https://lnkd.in/enTHQ6DJ to become a client. The clinic is operated under the supervision of a fully licensed optometrist who has special training in low vision. The optometrist oversees interns and as a team, they conduct interviews to identify the patients history of vision loss, background information and the individual’s needs and goals to determine how their low vision is affecting activities in the workplace and activities of daily living. The optometrist will provide a written report with recommendations for low vision aids and devices or adaptive training that will help the individual maximize their visual potential. The Nevada Bureau of Services to the Blind and the Southern California College of Optometry (now part of Marshall B. Ketchum University) established a low vison clinic in Las Vegas in 1975. This collaboration has continued uninterrupted until the present day. Over the past 49 years, approximately 9,000 clients have been served and 1,300 student interns have had the opportunity to provide low vision patient care in this unique setting to those who are blind or visually impaired. “This is a great opportunity for patients, who can get the care they need, and graduates, who gain valuable training. We look forward to continued years of this wonderful collaboration with the State of Nevada and are excited about the expansion to northern Nevada in Reno.” Said Mechelle Merrill, VR Nevada Deputy Administrator of Programs. Those who wish to learn more about this effort should email Richele Pennock, with the Nevada Bureau of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired at [email protected].

We love the success stories that come from across Nevada - this one from Western Nevada College as a result of the ROADS program. Read on to find out how Anthony Wilson found success and a great job after attaining his commercial drivers license. https://lnkd.in/dmqBXtqm

“Nevada will become the first state to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to determine unemployment benefits.” https://lnkd.in/gDMWcv96

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