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Five of the 10 major private-sector industry groups posted net year-over-year job gains. The overall gains are led by professional and business services (8,600 jobs), education and health services (6,700 jobs), and financial activities (2,500 jobs). jobs.utah.gov/blog/post/2026…

We are not seeing widespread layoffs or job losses. The labor market continues to show resilience, with employment in key sectors growing and better-than-the-nation job gains. Limited labor supply is helping maintain a healthy unemployment rate. soundcloud.com/utahdws/utah-e…

Today, our economists released the latest jobs report. Utah’s April unemployment rate held at 3.8%. Job growth for the state came in at 0.6%. Although job growth is slower than last year, it is still much stronger than the nation’s job growth which was measured at only 0.2%.

Great discussion today at the Utah Solutions Conference as @Clancy4Utah and SLC’s Chief Redd highlighted the ways Utah is working to end homelessness through coordination, public safety, housing and long-term support services. Grateful for leaders focused on real solutions.

We will release #Utah’s April 2026 job growth & unemployment report TOMORROW at 7 a.m. (05/22) Follow #UTecon for the latest labor market news. #utpol #utbiz

Spent the day volunteering with @MikeLMower and @Clancy4Utah to help our partners Habitat for Humanity. They build safe, stable housing that changes lives. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to strengthen communities and create opportunities for families to thrive.

Even though the job market has been tightening for job seekers, we are not seeing widespread layoffs or job losses. It is taking workers longer to find new jobs. Total job creation is still well ahead of the national trend, with expansion concentrated in a few key industries.

For March 2026, Utah maintained a steady 3.8% unemployment rate, the same as Feb. and Jan. Utah’s job growth increased an estimated 0.6%. These numbers continue to outperform the national numbers. The country posted and unemployment rate of 4.3%, and job growth of only 0.1%.

Employers: Check out our webinar highlighting the benefits and financial incentives available through registered apprenticeship. Thank you to our industry partner @AUCHUtah for sharing how their program is helping build a local talent pipeline. #NAW2026 youtube.com/watch?v=qEpMem…

Find your next chapter through an apprenticeship where you’ll receive hands-on training combined with related classroom instruction to gain skills in your chosen field. apprenticeship.utah.gov #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Utah's apprenticeship programs are continuing to grow! In fiscal year 2025, we saw significant expansion, including a record number of active programs, apprentices and occupations. Read the full annual report to learn more: apprenticeship.utah.gov/galleries/pdfs… #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Want a great living without crushing college debt? Apprenticeships let you earn while you learn and build in-demand skills. Opportunities now go beyond traditional trades into healthcare, tech, and education. Explore: apprenticeship.utah.gov #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Have you established a registered apprenticeship program for your business since July 1, 2024? You may qualify for a $2,500 incentive for up to 10 apprentices. Apply by July 1, 2026. Learn more at apprenticeship.utah.gov/employers #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Learn more at apprenticeship.utah.gov #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

@GovCox declared this week National Apprenticeship Week in Utah. We are committed to connecting Utahns with apprenticeship pathways that lead directly to high-paying jobs in growing industries. Find an apprenticeship event happening near you this week.

The usual reporting schedule has been delayed due to last year’s government shutdown. Below are the latest data and a snapshot of how the economy looked in February. jobs.utah.gov/blog/post/2026…

February’s unemployment rate came in at 3.8%, the same as January. Utah’s job growth for Feb. increased an estimated 0.7% across the past year, with the state’s economy adding 11,600 jobs. The national unemployment rate is 4.4%, 0.1% higher than Jan. 2026, and job growth was 0%.

“Despite the overall pace of hiring remaining slow, the labor market continues to show resilience, with sustained employment in key sectors driving consistent job gains,” said Ben Crabb, chief economist with the Department of Workforce Services.

We will release #Utah’s February 2026 job growth & unemployment report TOMORROW at 7 a.m. (04/22) Follow #UTecon for the latest labor market news. #utpol #utbiz

The January jobs report came a little later than expected. This is due to the annual benchmarking process. This process increases the accuracy of the labor market data. In addition, numbers were delayed due to last year's government shutdown that impacted the collection of data.

Listen to Chief Economist Ben Crabb’s analysis of the January 2026 employment report here: soundcloud.com/utahdws/utah-e….

January’s unemployment rate for Utah increased slightly to 3.8% and job counts grew by 0.6% over the last year (adding 10,500 jobs). Utah's key economic indicators are once again better than the national numbers. Nationally, job growth was only 0.2% and unemployment was 4.3%.