Skilled Workforce

74.1% of the employed residents in our Laborshed area have some level of education or training beyond high school.  And over 25% of our residents have a 4 year degree or more.  An educated workforce means increased profitability for your business! It means a more motivated employee, lower startup costs and lower training costs. Our workforce delivers unsurpassed business productivity and quality.  

The area boasts a labor force of over 117,000.   Industries employing the largest percentage of workers in the region include education, health care and manufacturing.   

Of Those Currently Unemployed:

• 53%    Have an education beyond high school
• 28       Miles one way would be acceptable commute for the right opportunity
• 65%    Interested in seasonal work
• 71%    Interested in temporary work
• 74%    Interested in working varied shifts (2^nd, 3^rd & split)
• $10.44 to $12.00/hr. wage range needed to attract the upper 66-75% qualified hourly applicants