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Office of Economic Opportunity, MT dept. of Labor and Industry collaborate to study key characteristics of Montana’s workforce

The Governor’s State Workforce Investment Board has commissioned
a study to evaluate key labor force characteristics in Montana’s urban and
rural areas. The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic
Research is conducting the study.

"This study will provide us with a better understanding of factors affecting
job change, commuting, and labor market related migration in Montana. This
information is vital to economic development, as businesses need a true
assessment of workforce behaviors in Montana," said Dave Gibson, Chief
Business Officer in the Governor’s Office on Economic Opportunity.

The study was modeled after a similar project in North Dakota. Telephone
surveyors will ask respondents questions about factors that would motivate
them to change jobs or to commute for work in another community, such as
increased pay or benefits or particular types of jobs, and to determine the
point at which individuals are willing to make these changes in their
employment situation.

Data will be collected from at least 4,200 Montanans
from all areas of the state, rural and urban. Demographically, those
surveyed will be representative of the population, including Native
Americans and Non-Native Americans, men and women.
Data will be collected through July 19, 2002. Final survey results will be
released in the fall.

Contact: Dave Gibson
Desiree Taggart
406-444-5634

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