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October 15, 2009
South Dakota's unemployment rate is less than half the national rate, but is still higher than it was at this time last year.
There were 7,300 more unemployed people in South Dakota this September compared to September 2008, the Department of Labor said Thursday.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September 2009 was 4.8 percent, compared to 3.2 percent last year. The national rate for this September was 9.8 percent, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics information.
State Secretary of Labor Pam Roberts said the year-over-year rise in unemployment indicates the recession continues to impact South Dakota's work force. The industry sectors most impacted are manufacturing; mining, logging and construction; and professional and business services.
Roberts said the department has profiled almost 3,200 people who have made unemployment insurance claims to offer them personalized assistance in their job searches.
Since April, she said, these efforts have helped 30 percent of the total participants find jobs. The participants receive assistance in locating job openings, identifying training opportunities, writing resumes and cover letters and practicing interview techniques.
More information on the September 2009 labor force statistics for South Dakota and the nation are available on the DOL Web site at http://dol.sd.gov/lmic/overview.aspx
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