WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

It is a proven fact that our location is one of the primary reasons so many national and international businesses have chosen to locate and expand in Jackson County, Indiana USA. But what has been so critical in the success of all businesses is our area workforce. In Jackson County, Indiana we have a long tradition of providing a highly trained and educated workforce.

In Jackson County, our goal is to increase the skills of an already productive Indiana workforce. The workforce supporting the employers is young, educated, and highly mobile - and they stand ready, willing and able to help you succeed.

The employers in Jackson County, Indiana respond annually to the JCIDC's confidential survey of wages and benefits. The survey continues to confirm, year after year, that the area has an excellent workforce. For information on the wages and benefits survey, contact JCIDC.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN JACKSON COUNTY, INDIANA>> (PDF)

Jackson County Unemployment Data

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) advises the latest unemployment rate (February 2010 preliminary) in Jackson County is 10.0% of our total labor force of over 21,000.

Surveys reveal that employers in Jackson County usually attract at least 30% of their workforce from surrounding counties, primarily Jennings, Scott, and Bartholomew counties, as well as Lawrence and Washington counties. For the most current labor availability information for Jackson County, Indiana, refer to the PDF documents below.

LABOR FORCE AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATES>> (PDF)