Workforce
The Hinds County work force has a strong work ethic that delivers powerful results and profits to the bottom line.
Our Workforce Makes It Happen
Whether it is manufacturing precision parts for aircraft, managing the operations center of iconic retail outlets, or ensuring that items are transported across the country on schedule, Hinds County's workforce makes it happen. Of those currently working in the region, 41% of them are Hinds Countians. Of those seeking employment in our region, 46.5% of them are Hinds Countians.
100K+
Civilian Labor Force
Employment Data (2022 Annual Averages)
Hinds County |
Jackson MSA |
Mississippi |
U.S.A. |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Civilian Labor Force |
101,520 |
260,850 |
1,273,300 |
|
Unemployed |
4,860 |
10,680 |
57,000 |
|
Unemployment Rate |
4.8% |
4.1% |
4.5% |
3.8% |
Employed |
96,660 |
250,170 |
1.216,300 |
Training
Hinds Community College
As an employer, you may wear many hats. However, one thing is for sure--one size fits all doesn't appear on any of them. Whether its customized training to meet the needs of employers or offering welding courses at midnight to meet workforce needs, Hinds has been there and done that.
Below are some of the programs that Hinds has to offer:
Manufacturing Training
Adult Education
MI-BEST
Career and Technical Programs
Career Services
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Career Readiness Certificates
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Companies in Mississippi can take advantage of MDES's On-The-Job Training Program in which the employer can be reimbursed up to half the cost of training eligible employees. Also, if an company desires to conduct off-site recruiting, MDES's WIN Job Centers can arrange to have potential employees screened while offering its facilities for use by employers for job fairs or off-site interviews.