unemployment

The unemployment rate might not be as high as it used to be, but it's still relatively high in some parts of Idaho.

Unemployment claims continue to rise in Idaho, making it one of the states with the most significant increase in the country.

College is great but is it necessary to a successful career? Absolutely not. Stacker dug deep to find the highest-paying jobs that don't require a college degree in Boise.

Even if you have a job here in Boise, the Treasure Valley, or Idaho, it may be worth checking out who else is hiring. If you have been thinking about a change especially. Who knows maybe there is a job you enjoy more that pays better. Just be smart about it but while the economy is doing this well in the gem state it is a great time to at least explore the possibilities.

Need a job? You can find one pretty easily in the Treasure Valley. In fact, Boise's unemployment rate recovery is the 6th best in the nation.

Looking for work or a career change? Idaho's job and Career fair is in less than two weeks with hundreds of options.

With the vaccine and drastically lower COVID numbers, companies in Idaho and elsewhere started expecting staff to work in person again. However, many employees are pushing back and even quitting because they want the work from home life that they became accustom to.

It seems like you cant go anywhere in the Treasure Valley, Boise Metro area without seeing a help wanted sign regardless of industry or business type. Multiple places restaurants and others have had to adjust to reduced hours or close completely for days at a time or even permanently because they cant keep enough people on staff to keep things operational.

The struggle in Idaho currently is business' having a hard time filling positions. Restaurants and businesses have actually had to close or adjust their hours simply because they cant seem to get enough people hired.

College, to go or not to go, that is the question. Teens are bombarded with messaging about college and how essential it is. College is great and can do wonders for students futures, but can you not be successful or make a great living without a college degree? Absolutely. Check out the top 25 paying jobs in Boise with no college degree required.