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Workforce
The statistics below outline the skill and education levels of the workforce available to companies that wish to locate in Grayson County. Grayson County boasts a strong manufacturing, healthcare and educational base of workers. This is complimented by
Grayson County Jobs by Industry (2007 Est.)
Source: http://www.census.gov
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Industry
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Number of Jobs (2007 Est)
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Manufacturing
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2,203
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Construction
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1,507
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Retail Trade
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1,193
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Transportation
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483
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Education and Health Care
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1,663
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Public Administration
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603
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All Other
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2042
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Totals
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9,694
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Grayson County Educational Attainment
Source: www.Census.gov
Because of Grayson County's central location, there are a number of different colleges, universities and technical institutes that local businesses may take advantage of to continue the education of their workforces. The table below outlines the nearest institutions that offer a wide spectrum of programs and training opportunities.
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Name
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Distance
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
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28 miles
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Draughons Junior College
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33 miles
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Campbellsville University
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46 miles
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Western Kentucky University
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48 miles
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Owensboro Community and Technical College
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48 miles
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Brescia University
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52 miles
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Daymar College: Owensboro
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52 miles
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Kentucky Wesleyan College
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52 miles
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Spencerian College
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52 miles
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Spalding University
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60 miles
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Louisville Technical Institute
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61 miles
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Bellarmine University
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61 miles
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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61 miles
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Sullivan College
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61 miles
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University of Louisville
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61 miles
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