Houston jobs forecast: Could take 3 years for pre-COVID-19 number
New Houston jobs forecast shows 'bipolar year' ahead, could take 3 years to reach pre-pandemic job numbers The Greater Houston Partnership predicts Houston could see 35,000 to 52,000 new jobs, but the exact amount will come down to whether COVID-19 gets under control. Author: Marcelino Benito (KHOU) Updated: 5:47 PM CST December 9, 2020 HOUSTON — A new job forecast predicts economic growth for Houston in 2021 after a devastating 2020. COVID-19 coupled with a collapse in oil prices devastated Houston's economy in 2020. 350,000 jobs were lost in the pandemic's ...