Workforce

Workforce Data

Winston County, with a population close to 20,000, has a labor force of about 8,500. The greatest number of workers are employed in services, followed by retail trade, manufacturing, and wholesale trade.

The majority are moderately well-educated individuals, with about 74 percent holding high school diplomas and 20 percent holding an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher. Among manufacturers, the leading employers are producers of machinery, plywood, particleboard, and metal products. For detailed employment information, see the Workforce Data page.

Workforce Training

Valuable training and employment services are available through two channels.

One is the state’s network of community colleges. East Central Community College provides general workforce training and custom-designed programs tailored to the needs of specific industries. To better serve Winston County, ECCC operates a Career Advancement Center in Louisville.

The second channel is a network of WIN Job Centers across the state, including one in Louisville. The centers provide convenient “one-stop” access to a wide range of services in the areas of employment, education, training, human services, and economic development.

For further details, see the Workforce Training page.