Valley focus: Employment

Valley focus: Employment

according to data released by the California Employment Development Department. From professional services to manufacturing, job growth across many sectors resulted in one of the best August-to-September performances in 16 years, while the number of jobs in Silicon Valley increased 1 percent from a year ago — a strong indicator that job growth is here to stay. Total workforce Number of force employed Number of force unemployed Unemployment rate Total jobs Total farm jobs Goods producing Services providing Trade, transportation Information Financial activities Professional, business services Health care, social assistance Leisure, hospitality Education Government Other services