Lucas County has a large and diverse workforce with the skills needed to help businesses grow and succeed here.
A recent study by Iowa Workforce Development estimated Lucas County's total potential labor force -- the number of people ages 18-64 currently employed or looking for work -- at 121,043. This number reflects the fact that many workers in Lucas County commute here from small towns and rural areas in surrounding counties.
For more information or a copy of the complete Lucas County Laborshed Analysis conducted by Iowa Workforce Development, contact Debra Storm at Lucas County Development Corporation at 1-641-774-4059 or email
ccdc@iowatelecom.net
Laborshed Report
Skillshed Report