Kansas has reached its highest employment in state history; that's according to data from the Kansas Department of Labor.

 Data shows the Kansas unemployment rate has been at or below 5%, which many economists consider full employment, for the past 38 consecutive months.

 Employment was at an all-time high last year, with nine of the top 10 employment months taking place throughout the year. More than 1.4 million participate in the workforce, higher than the national average.

 Governor Laura Kelly says recruitment must continue as demand for qualified employees continues to be high.

 Click here for more information on Kansas’ labor force and unemployment data.