Unemployment Rate Continues to Tick Lower

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Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in March 2022, declining to 3.6 percent from the revised February 2022 rate of 3.7 percent. The March rate was 1.2 percentage points lower than the March 2021 rate. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 109,474 in March, down by 4,541 from February’s 114,288.

The national unemployment rate decreased from 3.8 percent in February 2022 to 3.6 percent in March 2022.  Missouri’s unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for the last five years. 

Need a job? There are a number of places desperate for help. Some even offer hundreds of dollars in sign-on bonuses. Here’s a sample of job postings from the Kearney Job Board Facebook group facilitated by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce:

  • Assured Healthcare Inc. is hiring RNs and LPNs for In-Home care.  Work one-on-one with your client in the comfort of their homes. To apply visit our website at www.assuredhealthcare.com or call us at 816-415-8200.

  • Penmac is currently recruiting for seasonal opportunities for Smithville Lake's upcoming season. Now recruiting for: Fee Collectors, Golf Course Maintenance , Marina Attendants, Office Assistants, and Park Maintenance Crew. Pay ranges from $11.15-$13.00 an hour. Please contact Penmac at 816-524-5442 if interested. You can also text 816-323-5335.

  • Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative is seeking a qualified candidate to join Team PCEC in the role of Staff Engineer. Read the qualifications, job functions and application details here: https://pcec.coop/about-us/careers-job-openings/.

  • Blue Sparrow Lawn and Landscaping is looking for talented, hard working, self-motivated, career minded, and team oriented individuals to seize a great opportunity and grow with us. Find more info on our website’s front page: bluesparrowlandscape.com.

  • Watkins Mill Park Camp is hiring, serving students in grades 6-12. Full and part time positions. Youth services workers. If interested contact Kylie at 816-296-3250 or Jeff at 816-889-2428.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story