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The purpose of analyzing a laborshed is to measure the availability and characteristics of workers within a region. In order to determine the boundaries of the Cedar Valley Laborshed Area, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) worked closely with the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance to identify where current employees reside. A telephone survey was then developed and conducted to create a profile of the area’s workforce.
Below is a brief overview of the Cedar Valley Laborshed Analysis and the executive summary in PDF format. Analysis and presentations can be tailored to suit individual prospect needs by contacting the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance at (319) 232-1156 or
info@cedarvalleyalliance.com.
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Underemployment |
| Total Underemployment |
4.2% |
| Inadequate
Hours |
1.5% |
| Mismatch
of Skills |
2.5% |
| Low
Income |
.7% |
| Wages
and Salary |
| Median Wage
- All Employed |
$14.08/hour |
| Median Wage
- Those Likely To Change Jobs |
$13.00 |
| Median Wage
- Those Unlikely To Change Jobs |
$15.00 |
| Salary -
All Employed |
$45,000/year |
| Salary -
Those Likely To Change Jobs |
$40,000 |
| Salary -
Those Unlikely To Change Jobs |
$45,500 |
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Total Estimated
Workforce By Occupation |
| Professional,
Paraprofessional, & Technical |
33.3% |
69,192 |
| Production,
Construction, Operating, Maintenance, & Material Handling |
21.6% |
44,881 |
| Clerical/Administrative
Support |
15.8% |
32,830 |
| Managerial/Administrative |
13.5% |
28,051 |
| Service |
9.1% |
18,908 |
| Sales |
4.8% |
9,974 |
| Agriculture |
1.9% |
3,948 |
| Total |
100% |
207,784 |
| Education of the Employed Residents in the Laborshed Area |
| Some Level of
Education Training Beyond High School |
67.1% |
| Trade Certified |
4.4% |
| Vocational Training Completed |
2.0% |
| Associate Degree |
15.3% |
| Undergraduate Degree |
20.7% |
| Postgraduate/Professional Degree |
12.5% |
Source: Laborshed Study, Iowa Workforce Development, Released February 2008
2008
Laborshed Executive Summary (PDF Format)
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