A labor surplus in the area provides
more than 8500 individuals ready for immediate employment. Wages
are generally much lower than other areas of the state/nation.
The presence of nearby community colleges, universities, vocational
schools, an aggressive workforce preparation program provides expanding
industries with an ample supply of educated, skilled employees.
Agriculture, government and retail trade dominate the local workforce.
Together these three industries account for 69 percent of all jobs.
|
Labor Force |
Number Employed |
Unemployment |
|
8,870 |
7,240 |
18.4% |
Source: California Employment Development Dept., Labor Market Information Division,
web site: www.calmis.cahwnet.gov.
Note: Current Labor Force and Industry Employment data can also be accessed at the above web site.
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Glenn |
Butte |
Sutter |
Yolo |
Lake |
|
12.0% |
7.7% |
13.5% |
5.0% |
8.4% |
Source: California Employment Development Dept., Labor
Market Information Division
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|
Occupation |
Number Employed |
Percentage |
|
Management, professional, and related occupations |
1,658 |
23% |
|
Service Occupations |
1,302 |
18% |
|
Sales and office occupations |
1,499 |
21% |
|
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations |
1,069 |
15% |
|
Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations |
695 |
10% |
|
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations |
1,014 |
14% |
|
Total, All occupations |
7,237 |
100% |
Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Census, Census
2000
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