Greater Fort Dodge offers a skilled, educated, and low cost workforce with a strong, Midwest work ethic.
Manufacturing makes up for the biggest part of the region’s workforce, and training the workers of tomorrow has always been a priority. An educated workforce means more motivated employees, lower training costs, shorter training periods, lower start-up costs, fewer accidents, and an excellence to be proud of in productivity and quality—and a variety of programs help match workers with the skills needed for local jobs.
Additional advantages include:
Iowa is a right-to-work state
Employment relationships are “at-will”—an employer may terminate an employment relationship at any time, with or without cause
In the advanced manufacturing sector, Iowan’s tend to stay in one job, on average, at least 15+ years.
Iowa has the second lowest turnover rate in the nation
Workforce Data
Laborshed analysis measures the availability and characteristics of workers within the Fort Dodge employment region. The total potential labor force in Fort Dodge and the surrounding area is nearly 158,000. The analysis also measures the distance workers are willing to commute for employment in the Fort Dodge area. Overall, workers in Webster County and the surrounding area are willing to commute 26 miles one-way for the right opportunity.
The following links provide information about our regional laborshed.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 13 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 20 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the industry are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are likely to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 25 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
With its historic homes and picturesque setting along the Des Moines River, the city of Fort Dodge and its surrounding countryside offers a delightful place to call home. Learn More
Every level of government in the Fort Dodge area promotes small business, non-profit organizations, and individuals to increase their success in Webster County. Learn More
