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 |
| Fort Wayne MSA | $13.98/hr, $29,070/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 3 | 6.7 |
| Ind. | 5.6 |
| U.S. | 5.2 |
March 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
| Fort Wayne MSA | 212,700 |
| Ind. | 2,966,500 |
| U.S. | 137,019,000 |
2005
| Region 3 | $21,451.0 |
| Ind. | $195.0 |
| U.S. | $10,301.0 |
Population
July 1,
2006
| Region 3 | 743,994 |
| Ind. | 6,302,646 |
| U.S. | 298,754,819 |
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 |