Georgia’s unemployment fee held regular at 3.6% final month, six-tenths of a share level decrease than the nationwide fee.
The variety of jobs rose by 6,900 in March to 4.98 million.
“Georgia’s job market is stuffed with alternative, with almost 5 million jobs and three openings for each Georgian,” mentioned state Commissioner of Labor Barbara Rivera Holmes, who took over the reins of the company on the finish of final month.
“As labor commissioner, I’m dedicated to working alongside the governor, lawmakers, and job creators throughout the state to attach expertise with alternative.”
The job sector with probably the most positive aspects in March was well being care and social help, which gained 3,100 jobs. The data sector was subsequent, posting a acquire of two,400 jobs.
The transportation and warehousing sector misplaced 3,200 jobs final month, whereas lodging and meals companies was down by 1,100 jobs.
Additionally on the down aspect, Georgia’s labor power declined by 6,619 in March to five.38 million, the variety of employed fell by 6,654 to five.19 million, and the state’s jobless ranks rose barely – 35 jobs – to 192,143.
Nonetheless, first-time unemployment claims declined by 1,168 through the month to 12,296.
