Rapidly Growing Supply of New Entrants to Workforce

Our swelling labor surplus is growing. 11% population growth projected for Westmoreland County's commute zone for 1998-2003 exceeds the national growth rate of 4.3%. 7% population growth projected for the important 18-34 year old cohort in the Westmoreland County commute zone greatly exceeds the projected 0.4% decline nationally.

Readily available labor supply

Skilled workforce for light manufacturing and back office

Low labor costs

Growing supply of new entrants to workforce

Workforce development resources