Location: Balsamroot Conference Room - G.W. Marks Exploration Center - 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801
Workshop Title: Understanding Montana’s Labor Market: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Presenter: Nick Holom
Presenter Bio: Nick Holom is a senior economist with the State of Montana who focuses on labor market analysis, workforce trends, and economic data. His work involves analyzing employment patterns, wages, and demographic shifts to help inform workforce development, policy decisions, and economic planning across the state.
Workshop Description: This workshop explores key trends shaping Montana’s labor market, including employment growth, workforce participation, industry employment, and demographic pressures. Participants will gain an overview of current labor market conditions and the challenges employers and communities face in recruiting and retaining workers. The session will also highlight data sources and tools that can help stakeholders better understand local workforce dynamics and support strategic planning.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand current trends in Montana’s labor market, including employment, wages, and labor force participation.
- Identify key challenges affecting workforce supply and demand in the state.
- Learn how demographic changes and industry shifts are influencing Montana’s workforce.
- Become familiar with data sources and tools that can help inform workforce and economic development decisions.