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Miami County Workforce
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Miami Co.
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Region/MSA
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Civilian Labor Force
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52,347
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476,267
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Labor Force (within 40 minute commute)
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397,744
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Population, 16 yrs & older
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76,287
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741,911
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Female
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39,663
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Male
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36,624
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Labor & Unemployment Data
Workforce Overview
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In order to grow and thrive, a region must offer a diverse and skilled workforce that meets the rigorous demands of today's competitive world of business. Here is what a few of our key industry leaders say about Miami County's workforce:
"The decision to build in Troy was based on the central location to our customers, availability of a large educated and highly dedicated workforce, as well as an excellent school system and quality of life, said Masafumi Yamano, F&P of America, Troy, Ohio.
"The area's solid workforce has been key to the company's success in the CRT and PRT manufacturing industry," Mike Nakamoto, former President of MT Picture Display Corporation of America, Troy, Ohio.
"Our dedicated and experienced employees, partnered with the support of the Troy community and the Miami Valley educational offerings are fundamental to our continuing success in the industry," said Jennifer Pollino, President, Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Wheel & Brakes, Troy, Ohio.
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Miami County Job Center
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The Miami County Job Center is a public-private partnership operating to meet the needs of employers and workers in Miami County. The Job Center can assist your company in job vacancy postings, employee recruitment, prescreening, skill assessment and skills matching. Additional services include customized training services, labor market information and special programs catered to the individual workforce needs of your business.
Through use of SCOTI LE, a computerized job matching system, the Job Center can screen and refer qualified job candidates in a timely manner.
For the individual job seeker, the Job Center has a state-of the-art facility to assist you in the job and career search. Assistance with career counseling, job placement, resume writing, and skills training are also available. The Job Center also offers a variety of free workshops for the individual job seeker and employer.
For more information, contact Brigitte Michaels, Workforce Development Coordinator, at michab02@odjfs.state.oh.us or phone 937-440-3465.
Visit the Job Center online
Workforce Training
If lifelong learning is important to your business or industry, you have come to the right place. Miami County and the Dayton Region are nationally recognized for their offerings in comprehensive workforce training. Career Technical Centers, Community Colleges, and Universities offer a wide variety of specialized training programs for business and industry.
Do you have a business investment project that requires workforce training? If so, Miami County can link you with the training professionals that can meet your needs. Workforce Development Grants are available for qualifying projects. For more information, contact Brigitte Michaels, Workforce Development Coordinator, at michab02@odjfs.state.oh.us.
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For more information contact 
Miami County Economic Development Department
Hobart Center for County Government
510 W. Water Street, Troy, OH 45373
Phone (937) 440-8110, Fax (937) 440-8124
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