If you’re looking for a new job in the metro-east that doesn’t require a college education, there are a variety of positions available. Only 28% of Belleville residents have a bachelor’s degree, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Unemployment saw a slight decline from 5.3 to 5.2% in the Land of Lincoln in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate had previously held steady at 5.3% from August to November.
The greater St. Louis metropolitan area’s unemployment rate is lower than Illinois’ statewide number, at 3.2% in December, according to the BLS. The local unemployment rate declined slightly each month from October to December…