Workforce

Ames Workforce
Attracting a suitable workforce is critically important and a recent labor report clearly illustrates that Ames has the workforce capable of efficiently operating any sized project. 

Consider these facts: the local laborshed (an area defined by where a community draws their workforce) is over 407,000 workers; of those 407,000 workers, over 109,000 said in a recent survey that they are willing to change place of employment based upon wages and benefits.

Laborforce Data
View statistics on the total labor force, unemployment rate, and more.

Laborshed Analysis
View a summary of the 2009 Laborshed Analysis for Story County.  Information from 2003, 2005, and 2007 is also available.

NationJob Network 
Looking for a new job in the Ames area? Looking for talented potential employees? NationJob Network is an online employment/job search engine and recruiting resource available to job seekers and employers.

Wage Rates
View wage rate information from the recent Iowa Wage Survey.

Workforce Needs Assessment Survey
View workforce vacancy and retirement data in this survey as well results which illustrate the demand for workers and skills required in the workforce.

Workforce Training
Find information about valuable workforce training programs available to businesses in Iowa.