This coming Sunday, June 14, Beth El Jacob will take part in the upcoming Job Fair for Small Communities sponsored by the Orthodox Union. The fair will take place in New York City and Rabbi Schwarzbaum will be there to visit with potential families seeking a fresh start.
We figured we should do a little research and look into the Des Moines Job Market ahead of our trip east. Last week I called Susan Ramsey of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and asked her, "So, what's hot in the job market for folks thinking about coming here to live." I found her answer to be interesting:
She told me that even in light of the recent announcement of job cuts at Principal Financial there are still employers seeking qualified people in several insurance companies, "You would be surprised at the number of companies here in Des Moines that are looking for people. Along with insurance we are fielding requests for jobs infinance, medical (there are two new hospitals being built in West Des Moines), education and law."
In addition Governor Culver recently signed into law a bill worth over $700 million for road and bridge construction projects. So, it would seem some skilled trades and construction jobs will be in the pipeline.
The bottom line is that the unemployment rate in Des Moines is at 4.9% even with some recent layoff notices. That beats the heck out of 7.7% in New York City or 11.3% in Newark or the 22% in Detroit.
You can Do More in Des Moines...and...while we're on that. Check out this video from the Des Moines Partnership. Very nice.
See you in shul!
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