Facts & Figures

Workforce

The Athens County vibe is cosmopolitan rural – a cultural mecca nestled in the Appalachian foothills. Our diverse workforce reflects that identity. Your business requires a wide range of qualified professionals, and we have the resources to help you find them.

Athens County Workforce Coalition

The Athens County Workforce Coalition is a network of resources dedicated to helping you meet your staffing needs. From high-tech to clerical, C-level to custodial.

The coalition includes K – 12 and higher education institutions, adult educators, social service organizations and private-public partnerships.

One call to any of its members will get you well on your way to acquiring the human resources that will make your business a success!

Employer Incentives

Athens County is a federally qualified Labor Surplus Area. That means your Athens County business will receive special consideration when bidding on lucrative federal procurement contracts.

Also, Ohio’s Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program gives your business federal tax credits for hiring from nine different groups of potential employees.

The University Connection

Of course Ohio University and Hocking College graduate hundreds of skilled, highly trained young professionals every year. But the university also pulls experienced pros from all over the country to our little corner of Ohio. The Ohio University Dual Career Network pairs employers up with spouses of new faculty hires.

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