Unemployed - Those Willing to Enter/Re-enter Employment:
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26.3%
Door-to-door Solicitation
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36.8%
Networking
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Local IWD Offices
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Internet
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Local Newspapers
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An estimated 8,184 unemployed individuals are willing to accept employment; Average age is 42 years old; Education: • 75.0% have an education beyond high school • 15.0% have an undergraduate degree • 5.0% have an postgraduate/professional degree Estimated wage range to attract the upper 66-75% qualified hourly wage applicants is $14.00 to $14.75/hr. with a median of the lowest wage of $12.00/hr.; Willing to commute an average of 20 miles one way for the right opportunity; 45.0. expressed interest in seasonal and 65.0% in temporary employment opportunities; 50.0% are interested in working varied shifts (2nd, 3rd & split); Would prefer to enter employment that offers the following benefits: • Health/medical insurance • Paid vacation • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Pension/retirement options • Paid sick leave • Paid holidays • Tuition assistance/reimbursement 72.2% of the unemployed are seeking employment offers where the employer/employee share the cost of medical insurance premiums.
Unemployed Job Search Sources
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5.3%