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Indiana Unemployment Rate Increases in October

The state's jobless rate is currently higher than the national rate.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana unemployment rate increased in October.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent last month, up from 4.3 percent in September.

By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for October was 4.1 percent.

Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.2 percent compared to the national rate of 62.6 percent. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older that are neither working nor actively looking for work.

As of November 1, there were 93,485 open job postings throughout the state.

Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.

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