How Louisiana is adding to latest job growth, 303k jobs added in U.S. in March [Video]

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The U.S. saw a big growth in jobs in March 2024, with the number reaching over 300,000.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a recorded employment situation on April 5 – announcing that employment rose by 303,000 in March across the country. According to the summary, the country saw job gains in healthcare, government and construction industries. President and CEO Will Green of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said the state needs to improve on developing skills; depending on the needs of industries largely based in a specific region.

“If you’re in Monroe, Louisiana, you know that it’s a heavy pulp and paper and ag section of the state,” said Green. “Unfortunately, in Louisiana, we are one of the few states that is losing more population than we’re gaining. And so, it is critical that we enhance our efforts to find and develop …