Bakken Job Fair | Click to Enlarge
Rigzone is hosting a Bakken Oil & Gas Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Grand International Hotel in Minot, North Dakota. [Read more...]
Bakken Shale Jobs News
Bakken Job Fair Planned In Minot on June 26, 2013
Oil & Gas Professionals Wanted at Bakken Career FairMay 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
North Dakota Employment Grew By 100,000+ Since 2000
70,000 Jobs Have Been Added In The Past Five YearsApr 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
ND Unemployment Rate By County | Click to Enlarge
It’s well documented that North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. A new report by the ND Department of Commerce provides details on why.
ND has added more than 100,000 jobs since 2000 or, put another way, has grown employment from 327,700 to 429,800 workers (30+%). There’s no doubt, Bakken job growth has played a significant role. [Read more...]
Effects Of The Bakken Felt In Great Falls, MT – Video
Wages Brought Back to Great Falls Fuel Economic GrowthApr 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
The Bakken oil boom can be felt as far away as Great Falls, Montana. Wages are spent 5-7 times throughout a community and higher employment due to the oil boom is helping support the local economy. [Read more...]
Bakken Job Fair in Williston Draws Over 1,300
100 Employers Were Onsite Taking ApplicationsMar 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
Bakken Job Fair in Williston | Click to Enlarge
The Bakken job fair held yesterday in Williston was sold out to employers and the number of job applicants that came didn’t disappoint. Local officials only expected 600-700 people, but more than 1,300 came through the doors while the show was open. [Read more...]
Williston Spring Job Fair Employer Spots Sold Out – March 28, 2013
More Than 100 Companies Will Be On Hand HiringMar 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Williston Spring Job Fair | Click To Enlarge
The Williston Spring Job Fair that will be held on March 28, 2013, doesn’t have room for more employers, but job seekers should hit the road to attend the event. More than 100 companies will be on hand taking applications and meeting prospective employees. [Read more...]
North Dakota Rig Count Sets Record at 204 – November 2011
Nov 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The North Dakota rig count reached an all time record on November 19, 2011, when the ND Oil & Gas Division announced there were 204 active rigs working in the state.
The overwhelming majority of rigs are targeting the Bakken and Three Forks formations. With oil prices holding strong and gas prices dropping through the fall, I expect we’ll potentially shoot through this record when a few gas directed rigs head our way.
