Employment
Muskegon County's labor pool offers a diversity of workers experienced in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing settings. Manufacturing employers in the County emphasize Muskegon's diversified employment base with Howmet (aerospace and other precision castings), Dana (automobile parts), and Brunswick (recreational products), while Verizon demonstrates local capabilities in communications.
Industry |
2005 Average
Employment * |
| Total Nonfarm |
66,900 |
| Total Private |
57,500 |
| Goods Producing |
16,100 |
| Service-Providing |
50,800 |
| Private Service-Providing |
41,400 |
| Natural Resources, Mining & Construct |
2,500 |
| Manufacturing |
13,600 |
| Durable Goods |
11,100 |
| Trade Transportation and Utilities |
14,000 |
| Wholesale Trade |
1,400 |
| Retail Trade |
11,300 |
| Transportation Warehousing and Utili |
1,300 |
| Information |
1,00 |
| Financial Activities |
2,000 |
| Professional and Business Services |
4,000 |
| Educational and Health Services |
10,300 |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
7,400 |
| Accommodation and Food Services |
6,000 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places |
5,500 |
| Other Services |
2,700 |
| Government |
9,500 |
| Federal Government |
400 |
| State Government |
1,200 |
| Local Government |
7,800 |
| Local Government Educational Services |
5,300 |
* Rounded to the Nearest Hundred
Source: State Of Michigan Labor Market Information Website http://www.milmi.org/
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Labor Force
Muskegon Community College and Baker College offer training and degree programs in Muskegon County.
Located on Muskegon Community College's campus is the Center for Higher Education, which offers classes from Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University.
Muskegon is also home to The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center and The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, which are affiliated with Grand Valley State University.
Local Workforce Development Service Centers are available to provide a full array of workforce development services. These include:
| Employment Services |
Training Services |
| Screening, Recruitment, and Referral |
On-the-Job Training Services |
| Tax Credit Screening |
Basic and Remedial Education |
| Assessment and Testing |
Internships & Apprenticeships |
| Placement Services |
Skill Training |
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Customized Training |
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