Jamestown workers are among the most productive and dependable in the nation. Dedication to hard work blended with our history of plain-spoken honesty creates a general attitude of respect for employment and property. This attitude proves itself time and again with statistics like consistently low employee absenteeism, low employee turnover, and almost non-existent work stoppage rates.

According to the employers surveyed in 2010 Labor Availability, the working age population of Jamestown is well-educated and are loyal to their employers.

Potential job seekers (PJS) in the Jamestown community are readily available to meet the needs of area's businesses.

Potential Job Seekers Quick Facts . . .
Education

• 67% have education/training beyond high school
• 23% have obtained an undergraduate degree
• 6% have a post-graduate/professional degree

Demographics and Employment Experience

• Median age is 41 years old
• Population of 31,696 age 18 or older
• Average 7 years of management experience
• 38% willing to commute 31 miles one way or further

Workforce Adaptability

• 3,523 people in the workforce are willing to change employment for the right opportunity;
• 28% currently work shifts;
• 49% have received jobs skills training in the past 3 years
• On-the-job-training preferred by 44% of PJSs

Potential Job Seekers Educational Attainment

• 29% or 2,366 PJSs have a college or advanced degree.
• 8% or 653 PJSs have at least one technical college degree