A Skilled Workforce, Ready for Business
There are 640,000 workers within an hour’s drive of the county, opening access to a regional pipeline of skilled labor. Within the county, more than 45% of employees hold an associate or more advanced degree. The low cost of living creates access to a knowledgeable workforce with competitive labor costs, creating cost advantages for local businesses. The educational infrastructure makes training and education attainable for a large percentage of the workforce.
Indian River State College offers more than 100 programs across 5 campuses on the Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Technical College (TCTC) is part of the School District of Indian River County and serves students 16 and older.
CareerSource Research Coast provides career information to individuals in need of work and helps employers find and train workers.
Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) along the Indian River Lagoon estuary is an education and research center focused on oceans, coastal zones, marine ecosystems, and more.
The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) is based in Melbourne but offers learning opportunities at the Indian River Lagoon Research Institute, as well as online education.
Florida State University College of Medicine Regional Medical School Campus - Fort Pierce is located on the Indian River State College campus and provides training to third- and fourth-year medical students.
These schools and other local organizations offer a variety of programs to support careers in manufacturing, welding, robotics, science, emerging technologies, and more. The workforce is also supported by events like Manufacturing Workshop Week, Skilled Trades Day, the Treasure Coast Florida recruitment talent site, and CareerSource Research Coast job fairs.
Real gross domestic product
Predicted population by 2045
Average commute time in minutes
Labor force as percent of population, age 18 and older
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Source: Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Contact Indian River County Economic Development today to learn more about building a business in the area.