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of the South Central Tennessee Workforce Investment Area.
WORKFORCE INFORMATION
The ability of our area to supply ample labor for industry is enhanced by an excellent rural road system and a moderate climate. These two factors allow the employer to draw labor from a wider geographic area. The labor force in this area is characterized by an eagerness to learn, a willingness to work and a high level of productivity.
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COUNTY |
MARKET AREA* |
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LABOR FORCE: |
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| Civilian Labor Force | 8,460 | 200,120 |
| Employment | 7,870 | 191,310 |
| Unemployment | 590 | 8,810 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 6.3% |
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AVAILABLE LABOR: |
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| Total Estimated Available | 570 | 8,900 |
| Estimated Available Males | 270 | 4,080 |
| Estimated Available Females | 300 | 4,820 |
| Annual High School Graduates | 201 | 3,862 |
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MANUFACTURING IN THE AREA: |
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| Number in Units | 32 | 388 |
| Annual Average Employment | 670 | 23,388 |
*Labor Market Area is defined as Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis, Maury, Montgomery, Perry and Williamson Counties, Tennessee.
SOURCE: Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, 2004.