Colstrip Power Plant Seeks to Keep Workers and Cheaper Coal
About a third of the plant’s 330 employees work with Units 1 and 2, and Talen plans to keep as many of them as possible once they close Dec. 31,
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Businesses Creating New Jobs in Hamilton and Missoula
This week, the Montana Department of Commerce announced the recipients of more than half a million dollars’ worth of Workforce Training Grant funds.
Montana Supports National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week is right around the corner and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry are participating.
Nearly $800K Grant Awarded to Help New Missoula Hotel Create 'Good Quality' Jobs
A new grant could help improve the benefit of jobs for more than 80 employees.
Number of Missoula Job Openings at Decade High, Says Job Service
The number of jobs available in Missoula have skyrocketed in the past two months.
Montana Economy Finding 'Balance' - a 'Healthy Recovery' From Financial Crisis
There have been some big changes in trends in the Montana economy.
UM Study - Montana Manufacturers Optimistic About 2016 - But Less Than Last Year
A recent study by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research finds that manufacturers across the state are optimistic about 2016, but not quite as enthusiastic than they were about 2015.
State of Missoula - Help Wanted - Workforce Shortage
The 31st annual State of Missoula conference was held Tuesday at the Doubletree Hotel sponsored by the Missoula Chamber of Commerce with the theme 'Help Wanted: Addressing Montana's Workforce Shortage'.
Unemployment slowly declines
Montana's unemployment rate continues on a slow decline, decreasing one-tenth of a percent to four percent for November.
Montana Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Through October – Stays Near 4 Percent
Montana’s unemployment rate remained the same for the month of October, according to recent reports.