A very productive workforce is available in Weakley County and surrounding counties that is highly skilled with low union activity.
WORKFORCE - November 2006
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Workforce |
Employeed |
Unemployed |
Weakley County
Contiguous Counties: |
16,330 |
15,410 |
920 |
| Obion County |
16,210 |
15,270 |
940 |
| Carroll County |
13,700 |
12,840 |
860 |
| Gibson County |
21,110 |
19,500 |
1,560 |
| Henry County |
13,780 |
12,890 |
890 |
| Graves County, KY |
16,661 |
15,483 |
1,178 |
| Fulton County, KY |
2,901 |
2,632 |
269 |
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| TOTAL |
100,692 |
94,025 |
6,617 |
PATHFINDERS STUDY
The company was commissioned to provide a comprehensive report, which was completed in February 2006, on labor availability and a wage and fringe benefits survey for Northwest Tennessee and Southwestern Kentucky. To view the PDF reports, click the appropriate link:
Wage & Fringe Benefits study (PDF)
Labor Availability study (PDF)
WORKFORCE SERVICES
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's office in Dresden offers comprehensive services to employers, including the Job Service Program, which can save an employer both time and money in locating qualified applicants. The Department draws from the largest computer-based job application pools in the state.
The Local Workforce Investment Act Board is also available in Weakley County. The Workforce Investment Act Area 11 programs for Weakley County are administered by the Southwest Human Resource Agency. The programs include customized training and the On-the-Job Training Program whereby 50% of an employee's wages are reimbursed to the employer during a predetermined training period. The length of training depends on the skill level of the job.
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