Quick Stats - Region 3
Average Wage
May 2006
                                                         Mean
Fort Wayne MSA
$17.08/hr, $35,530/yr
Ind.
$16.92/hr, $35,190/yr
U.S.
$18.84/hr, $39,190/yr
                                                         Median
Fort Wayne MSA
$13.98/hr, $29,070/yr
Ind.
$13.70/hr, $28,500/yr
U.S.
$14.61/hr, $30,400/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Monthly Unemployment Rate
March 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
Region 3
6.7
Ind.
5.6
U.S.
5.2
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Nonfarm Employment
March 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
Fort Wayne MSA
212,700
Ind.
2,966,500
U.S.
137,019,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Personal Income ($MIL)
2005
Region 3
$21,451.0
Ind.
$195.0
U.S.
$10,301.0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Region 3
743,994
Ind.
6,302,646
U.S.
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Region 3’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Registered Nurses
2 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
3 Team Assemblers
4 Personal and Home Care Aides
5 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
6 Retail Salespersons
7 Teachers Assistants
8 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
9 Waiters and Waitresses
10 Customer Service Representatives
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Major Employers in Region 3
(based on number of employees)

Parkview Health System
General Motors Corporation
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
GM Marion Metal Center
Post Masters
Lincoln Financial Group Media
Fleetwood Motor Homes
Indiana University-Purdue University of Fort Wayne
Peyton's Northern Distribution
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 3
(based on number of employees)

Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech State College
Taylor University
Indiana Wesleyan University
University of St. Francis
Manchester College
Concordia Theological Seminary
Indiana Institute of Technology
Brown Mackie College
International Business College
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Skills in Demand for Region 3
As of  April 27, 2008
1 Apply Good Listening Skills
2 Work As A Team Member
3 Adhere To Safety Procedures
4 Manage Time Effectively
5 Maintain Safe Work Environment
6 Follow Detailed Instructions
7 Follow And Give Instructions
8 Operate Precision Measuring Tools & Equipment In Industrial Production, Manufact
9 Use Basic Math
10 Adjust/Operate Production Equipment
11 Acquire And Evaluate Information
12 Use Hand Tools
13 Understand Manufacturing Methods & Techniques
14 Perform More Than One Task At The Same Time
15 Read And Apply Information
16 Meet Deadlines
17 Apply Industry Terms And Concepts
18 Follow Customer Instructions
19 Use Computer
20 Make Decisions
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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