Lee County EDG recognizes workforce development is critical for any industry's success.
To assist with this Lee County EDG has developed Grow Lee, a comprehensive program that assists in the development of the local workforce starting at the elementary school level and going all the way through experienced workers.
Businesses also have the ability to take advantage of a variety of educational resources including professional development programs, associate degree options and access to bachelor degree programs from five local college and university resources.
Higher Education Opportunities Include:
In addition to Iowa Workforce Development - the State of Iowa agency to assist placing workers - there are local private employment companies as well as training and placement from Southeast Iowa Community College to help recruit workers.
Lee County also borders the states of Missouri and Illinois, where many workers for our industries originate, in addition to attracting local workers.
Wages
Lee County's manufacturing sector has the highest average weekly wage, at $1,328 per week in Q1 of 2019, according to Iowa Workforce Development.