MICHIGAN’S LABOR MARKET NEWS VOL. 74, ISSUE NO. 6 AUGUST 2018 The Michigan Outlook for Job Growth to 2026 Feature Article pg. 16 Industry Focus: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services pg. 20 Ask the Economist: New Projections Methodology pg. 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Michigan jobless rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points in 4 Michigan Employment and Unemployment Trends June. 6 Michigan Job Trends by Industry Sector 10 Regional Labor Market Analysis JUNE 2018 JOBLESS RATE 15 Map of the Month: Projected Occupational Job MICHIGAN Growth Rates by State 16 Feature Article: The Michigan Outlook for Job Growth to 2026 4.5% 20 Industry Focus: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services NATIONAL 22 Michigan Online Job Advertisements 4.0% 24 Relevant Rankings 26 Ask the Economist: New Projections Methodology BRUCE WEAVER JEFFREY AULA JIM RHEIN EDITOR CONTRIBUTOR CONTRIBUTOR Economic Manager Economic Analyst Economic Specialist
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