Whether your industry is manufacturing, professional or retail, Moore County’s labor force has the skills and dedicated work ethic to meet your workforce needs.

 

>> Moore County has a civilian workforce of over 36,000 strong.  Within just a 30-mile radius of Southern Pines, this number increases to 255,341.  By 2013, this number is expected to be 271,876.

 
Thanks to Moore County’s adjacent proximity to Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and Camp Mackall, our workforce is enhanced by retired military personnel who call Moore County home and offer unique skills, valuable experience and diverse backgrounds.  Our workforce is further strengthened by the civilian spouses of our military residents.

MOORE COUNTY’S WORKFORCE AT A GLANCE:

• % of High School Graduates in Moore County (2009 estimate) = 85.6% (compared to 81.5% for North Carolina)

• % of College Graduates (2009 estimate) = 28.8% (compared to 24.6% for North Carolina)

• 2009 Average Weekly Wage per Employee (Private Sector) = $643.

• 2006 Commuting Patterns: 
  • Total Workers Commuting Out of Moore County = 9,326
  • Total Workers Commuting Into Moore County = 14,943
  • Moore County Residents who live and work in Moore County = 17,192

• July 2010 Unemployment Rate = 8.8%

• North Carolina is a Right-to-Work state.

 

Top 3 Private Industry Sectors, 2009	Employment
#1 – Healthcare & Social Assistance	28.0% or 7,190 workers
#2 – Hospitality (Recreation, Food, Accomm.)	20.2% or 5,180 workers
#3 – Retail Trade	14.8% or 3,796 workers

 

2009 Top Public Sector Employers	Employment
#1 – Moore County Public Schools	1,977
#2 – Moore County Government	1,307

 

>> Partners in Progress works closely with the Employment Security Commission and JobLink offices in Moore County to make searching for the right employees easier.  Contact us.