Workforce & Talent
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Workforce Overview
Jessamine County offers access to a skilled and growing workforce supported by strong regional partnerships, educational institutions, and workforce training programs. Located within the Lexington metropolitan area, businesses benefit from both a local labor pool and a broader regional talent base.
Jessamine County’s workforce is supported by a combination of local talent and regional commuters, providing employers with flexibility and access to a diverse labor pool.
Key Indicators
County population: approximately 55,000
Labor force: approximately 27,000 to 30,000 workers
Access to a regional workforce of over 250,000 workers
Part of the Lexington Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area
Strong in commuting patterns, both inbound and outbound
Workforce Strengths
Diverse Talent
Skilled labor across manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries
Metro Access
Access to Lexington’s professional and technical workforce
Competitive Costs
Competitive labor costs compared to larger metro areas
Regional Labor
Workforce accustomed to commuting within the region
Education and Training Partners
JEDA is supported by a network of educational institutions and workforce development partners that help prepare and train the workforce.
Higher Education
- University of Kentucky, located in nearby Lexington
- Asbury University, located in Wilmore
- Jessamine Career & Technology Center
- Asbury Theological Seminary
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College
K 12 Education
- Strong public school system
- Career and technical education programs
- Workforce readiness initiatives
JCTC
- Potential Programs offered
Workforce Development Partners
- Kentucky Career Center
- Local workforce development initiatives
- Regional training and certification programs
Labor Market Data
Jessamine County benefits from a stable labor market with access to both local and regional talent.
Labor Market Highlights
Unemployment rate: typically in the 3 percent to 5 percent range depending on market conditions
Labor force participation rate: approximately 60 percent to 65 percent
Median household income: approximately $65,000 to $75,000
Educational attainment - High school diploma or higher: over 85 percent
Educational attainment - Bachelor’s degree or higher: approximately 25 percent to 30 percent
Industry Employment Mix
- Healthcare and social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Retail and service industries
- Education
- Professional and technical services
Regional Advantage
Workforce Access
Access to Lexington’s workforce and employment base
Regional Labor Matrix
Strong commuting patterns expand available labor pool
Talent Pipeline
Nearby institutions provide continuous talent pipeline
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