Recent Trends Summertime in Central Oregon has typically meant more jobs and therefore more hiring. This summer two counties: Crook and Jefferson, appear to be following seasonal hiring trends adding employment each month. But even with the additional employment, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains high in both places.
Hiring for seasonal employment in Deschutes County has been very slow this spring and summer.
Overall, in all three counties, professional and business services, and leisure and hospitality Published Jul-1-2010 ...more