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Special Reports and Studies

CARE in Montana Preliminary Outcomes

February 2024

Facing a shortage of workers in the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Claim Allowance for Relocation Expenses (CARE) in Montana program was established as a tool to attract out of state healthcare workers to join Montana’s workforce. The program incentivized healthcare workers considering a move to Montana by offering reimbursement for up to $12,500 in moving expenses.

Child Care Deserts White Paper

January 2024

An analysis of child care supply and demand gaps in Montana. Accurate and consistent reporting on the magnitude of the gap between the supply and demand for child care is essential to understanding the severity of the shortage, and to measuring the state’s success in closing this gap.

Apprenticeship Data Report

December 2023

Data on apprentice demographics, program participation, and employment outcomes to provide insight to policy makers and program administrators.

2023 Nursing Workforce

October 2023

A report on the summary of results from the National Council State Board of Nursing 2022 Survey.

Montana Labor Day Report

September 2023

The Department of Labor & Industry's annual report to the governor on the current state of Montana's economy.

Montana Post-Secondary Workforce Report

October 2022

A report on the workforce needs and labor market outcomes of MT Graduates.

Return to Work Bonus Program Report

February 2022

Data report on engagement and participation in the Return to Work bonus program.Data report on engagement and participation in the Return to Work bonus program.

Apprenticeship Works for Montana

November 2021

An Overview of the Impacts of the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program.

MT Nursing Report 2020

November 2021

Survey data on nurses' educational attainment, employment, earnings, and demographics to help determine whether the nursing supply is sufficient to meet demand.

Helena Area Labor Report 2021

September 2021

This report provides info on the Helena area labor market to help the community address workforce and training needs and challenges.

Impacts of Child Care on the Montana Workforce

November 2020

A survey of Montana Businesses, conducted in the first quarter of 2020, illustrates how Montana’s lack of affordable child care negatively impacted businesses in 2019

Childcare as a Workforce Issue

November 2019

A presentation to the State Workforce Innovation Board on the cost and availability of childcare in Montana, and its effect on workforce participation