The Utah Department of Workforce Services has provided updated employment data for the month of November. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,688,600 which is a 2.6 percent increase over the past 12 months. Daggett County’s employment is at 401 which is up from 382 the year before. Duchesne County’s employment is at 8,421 which is up from 8,014 the year before. Uintah County’s employment is at 13,574 which is up from 12,782 the year before. The Department of Workforce Services reports that growing industries include Construction, Education and Health Services, Trade/Transportation/ Utilities, and Leisure and Hospitality. Updated unemployment numbers will be released this week.
