In Murray/Calloway County, we recognize that a company’s workforce is vital to its success. That is why we strive to provide every possible resource and ensure that every available tool is provided. Murray/Calloway County believes that, as a member of our manufacturing community, your success is job #1. No matter the challenge, it is our job to provide you with the talent you need to excel, both now and in the future.
Area Labor Market Data
Civilian Labor Force
Calloway County
Labor Market Area
2016
AUG 2017
2016
AUG 2017
Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue
Civilian Labor Force
18,431
18,766
89,367
90,637
Employed
17,604
17,915
84,312
85,746
Unemployed
827
851
5,055
4,891
Unemployment Rate (%)
4.5
4.5
5.7
5.4
Commuting Patterns
Residents of Calloway County
2014
Percent
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census> Note: Data for Kentucky and border states only.
Working and Residing In County
8,466
64
Commuting Out of County
4,767
36
Total Residents
13,233
100
Employees in Calloway County
2014
Percent
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census> Note: Data for Kentucky and border states only.
Designed to be a business’ first stop for all workforce needs, the Kentucky Skills Network brings together a wide variety of resources to design custom solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Provides incentives to support Kentucky business’ efforts to help new and existing employees stay competitive through flexible, employer-driven skills-upgrade training.
The Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) is a company-sponsored partnership of statewide employers who share the goal of creating a pipeline of highly skilled workers. Employers start training students while they are still in school and students receive hands-on and classroom training that gives them access to high-paying, advanced manufacturing jobs.
Registered apprenticeships are training programs that produce workers for high-demand careers through hands-on, on-the-job training. Apprentices earn a salary while learning the skills they need.
With over 100 locations across Kentucky, Kentucky Career centers will serve as a single point of contact for companies to post jobs and recruit talent.
EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT
The Kentucky Skills Network matches qualified workers with your company’s needs. Through a local network of career centers, the Kentucky Skills Network’s professional team can organize, market and host hiring events for your organization to maximize your hiring efforts. During hiring events, the following services can be provided:
Accept applications
Screen applicants
Pre-interview candidates
Administer pre-employment assessments
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