LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The governor says Nebraska employment is expected to top 1.1 million next year, a record high.
Gov. Dave Heineman said in making the announcement Wednesday that the state has had continued growth in a number of industries. The record projection is based on growth patterns and current economic trends.
A news release from the governor's office says jobs in high demand projected through 2015 include registered nurses, truck drivers, accountants, market research analysts, carpenters, electricians and software developers.
The Nebraska unemployment rate for October was 3.4 percent, the lowest since 2008. The November rate hasn't been released yet.
© Associated Press
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