Eau Claire Metro Area Jobs by the Numbers: Summer 2022

Chippewa Valley is near record levels for low unemployment, size of labor force

So it’s been a weird couple of years for the job market, both near and far. Two years ago at this time, the COVID-19 pandemic had rocketed unemployment rates in the Chippewa Valley ...

SEARCHING FOR SUCCESS: Program Helps Young Adults Prep for Careers

Department of Workforce Development, Mayo Clinic collaborate on effort for young adults with disabilities

Project SEARCH is a business-led collaboration that enables young adults with disabilities to gain and maintain employment through training and career exploration ...

Not Yet Normal: Valley Job Market Still Adjusting to Pandemic’s Impact

economists say that while the job market is recovering, it may never look quite the same

The condition of today’s labor market in the Chippewa Valley – and the nation as a whole – is a stark contrast to what it was just one year ago. And overall that’s good news for job-hunters as the economy rises from its pandemic-induced ...

10 Top Tips for Today’s Chippewa Valley Job Hunters

the post-pandemic job market is complicated, but having the right attitude and resources can help you succeed

The current labor shortage is a conundrum. “Help wanted: Chippewa Valley employers say they are desperate for workers right now,” screams a headline. Meanwhile, a recent ...

Learn Free With LinkedIn Through the Library

Eau Claire library offers free courses for job hunters

Got a library card? Then you can create a LinkedIn Learning account for free, and access the Eau Claire public library’s newly launched Financial Education resource page ...

UW-Stout Names Menards Inaugural Career Services Employer of the Year

more than 300 alumni work for Eau Claire-based firm

UW-Stout’s Career Services wanted to recognize employers for their commitment to students through engagement, recruitment, and hiring for co-ops, internships, and full-time professional ...

Eau Claire Metro Area Jobs by the Numbers: Summer 2021

Chippewa Valley employment figures are recovering from COVID-driven lows of 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020, much of the economy – and the job market along with it – was placed the equivalent of an induced coma. Now that ...

Hot Jobs for the Valley’s Future

Looking for work? Here are the region’s high-paying, high-growth occupations.

Summer is a time for hot temperatures, hot blockbuster flicks, and hot summer jams. But what are the hot jobs you should be getting your résumé ready for?

UW-Stout Summit Tackles Teacher Shortages

COVID-19 may exacerbate concern, and Gen-Z may provide the answer

How to attract and retain diverse teachers because of a growing shortage nationwide was the main topic of UW-Stout’s fifth annual Career and Technical Education Summit held ...

Eau Claire Metro Area Jobs by the Numbers

For nearly a decade, these numbers told a pretty positive story about the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, and the nation as a whole, with the economy expanding and unemployment steadily ...