Access A Labor Shed 25x Hancock County’s Population

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Greenfield-based Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers

Even with a growing population of over 80,000, businesses are choosing to call Hancock County home because of the availability and access to potential workers. With a labor shed of 2 million within an hour’s drive, it’s no wonder why businesses like Walmart, Amazon, and Labcorp are choosing to set up operations here. Workers in Hancock County have earned a reputation for being efficient and self-motivated, taking pride in their work.

Hancock County’s school districts prioritize workforce development education that helps prepare students for success in careers in advanced manufacturing, agri-business, life science, logistics and transportation, and technology. Companies are choosing Hancock County for skilled and reliable talent that helps businesses achieve their goals. Our diverse workforce ranges from entry-level talent to skilled trades to those with advanced degrees. 

Skilled Workers and Business Leaders Made in Indiana

Hancock County is home to four of Indiana’s consistently top-rated K-12 school corporations, including Eastern Hancock, Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon, and Southern Hancock. These schools prioritize STEAM education, leading to the adoption of accelerated and specialized programs to prepare students for careers after graduation. For example, Greenfield-Central uses Project Lead the Way’s curriculum systems to advance student learning. Students can earn certificates and college credits through pre-engineering programs, biomedical science classes, and advanced computer science courses.

Hancock County and the surrounding area are home to several top-rated colleges and universities known for producing high-quality and talented workers available to tackle the challenges businesses face in the 21st century. Businesses in Hancock County have extensive options for recruiting talent from nearby schools, including:

Additionally, businesses have access to students from four Ivy Tech Community College campuses offering employer-focused programs in advanced manufacturing, chemical technology, nanotechnology, robotics, and supply chain management. 

And soon, the county will have even more workforce advantages to offer with the upcoming opening of Amplify Hancock, a facility that will provide career track education and training.