Rhode Island employment is expected to increase by more than 52,000 jobs  during the 2010-2020 projection periods as the state’s economy recovers from recessionary losses. Employment in 2020 is projected to reach 540,550 an increase of 52,372 (10.7%) from the 2010 employment level and an increase of 17,639 (3.4%) from 2006, the year prior to start of the recession in Rhode Island. Much of this growth is attributed to the increased demand for the products and services provided by the Health Care & Social Assistance; Accommodation & Food Services; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Educational Services sectors.

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