May 2006
Mean
| Gary Division | $17.08/hr, $35,520/yr |
| Michigan City-LaPorte MSA | $15.49/hr, $32,220/yr |
| Ind. | $16.92/hr, $35,190/yr |
| U.S. | $18.84/hr, $39,190/yr |
| Gary Division | $13.81/hr, $28,730/yr |
| Michigan City-LaPorte MSA | $12.84/hr, $26,720/yr |
| Ind. | $13.70/hr, $28,500/yr |
| U.S. | $14.61/hr, $30,400/yr |
Monthly Unemployment Rate
March 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Region 1 | 5.8 |
| Ind. | 5.6 |
| U.S. | 5.2 |
March 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
| Gary Division | 280,500 |
| Michigan City-LaPorte MSA | 46,900 |
| Ind. | 2,966,500 |
| U.S. | 137,019,000 |
2005
| Region 1 | $25,029.0 |
| Ind. | $195.0 |
| U.S. | $10,301.0 |
Population
July 1,
2006
| Region 1 | 848,305 |
| Ind. | 6,302,646 |
| U.S. | 298,754,819 |
Region 1's Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Registered Nurses
2 Retail Salespersons
3 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
5 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
6 Home Health Aides
7 Teacher Assistants
8 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
9 Waiters and Waitresses
10 Personal and Home Care Aides
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers in Region 1
(based on number of employees)
United States Steel Corporation
Mittal Steel
Community Hospital
St. Margaret Mercy Health Care
Blue Chip Hotel and Casino
Horseshoe Casino
Porter Memorial Hospital
Methodist Hospitals
Resorts of East Chicago
LaPorte Hospital
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 1
(based on number of employees)
Ivy Tech
Purdue University
Indiana University Northwest
Calumet College
Gary Area Career Center
Bishop Noll Institute
St. Joseph's College
Davenport University - Merrillville
Olympia College - Health
Sawyer College
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Skills in Demand for Region 1
As of
April 27, 2008
| 1 | Work As A Team Member |
| 2 | Apply Good Listening Skills |
| 3 | Maintain Safe Work Environment |
| 4 | Load And Unload |
| 5 | Follow Detailed Instructions |
| 6 | Adhere To Safety Procedures |
| 7 | Organize & Work With Detailed Office Or Warehouse Records |
| 8 | Perform More Than One Task At The Same Time |
| 9 | Manage Time Effectively |
| 10 | Use Computer |
| 11 | Receive Payments & Make Change |
| 12 | Serve Customers/Clients |
| 13 | Apply Health/Sanitation Standards |
| 14 | Interpret And Communicate Information |
| 15 | Process/Prepare Business/Government Forms |
| 16 | Follow And Give Instructions |
| 17 | Follow Customer Instructions |
| 18 | Use Cash Registers |
| 19 | Exercise Leadership |
| 20 | Balance Cash Register |