A Work-Ready Community

Hard-working, reliable and well-trained are the adjectives that best describe the Anderson County workforce. As a certified Work-Ready Community, our talent assets fuel the success of a diverse industry base. From small family-owned businesses to multi-national brand icons, we’re demonstrating what it means to be a Work-Ready Community.

What Does Work-Ready Mean In Anderson County?

Anderson County is proud to be a state certified Work-Ready Community. We’ve exceeded every criterion required and more. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved.

High School Graduation Rate: 99% (min. required 90%)
% of Adults with Some College or Higher Degree: 51% (min. required 43%)
% of Adults with Associates Degree or Higher: 30% (min. required 25%)
% of Adults without a High School Diploma/GED: 10% (min. required less than 15%)
High-Speed Internet Availability: 100% (min. required 90% of housing units)
Total National Career Readiness Certificate Holders and KY Essential Skills
Certificates (2019): 662
Demonstrated Community Commitment
Apprenticeships in Place

Ready to Work

11,242 Anderson County

398,972 Labor Market Area

Civilian Labor Force

81.4% Anderson County

77.2% Kentucky

81.8% United States

Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate

The men and women comprising Anderson County’s workforce are the epitome of what today’s employers are looking for to ensure long-term success. With a deep sense of pride, in-demand skills and a wide range of talents, our pool of potential workers give any prospective employer reason to take notice.

Orbrey Gritton, Anderson County Judge Executive

Top Jobs by Occupation

17.69%
Production Workers

12.99%
Office & Admin Support

10.64%
Sales

7.67%
Executives, Managers & Administrators

5.86%
Construction & Extraction

Average Annual Wages

$36,688
Anderson County

$46,680
Labor Market Area

$57,413
United States

Filling the Talent Pipeline

Anderson County is actively working to ensure employers have a continuous pipeline of readily available skilled workers for the future. Find out more about the many assets and initiatives helping our community meet industry’s future workforce demands.

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