WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
Wages
The Workforce Investment Network (WIN) in Mississippi, operates over 60 WIN centers across the state. The Itawamba Community College WIN Job Center in Monroe County is located at the Monroe County Government Complex building, 2nd floor, at 1619 Hwy. 25 North, Amory, MS. The center offers employment and training services for job seekers.
Labor Availability
With a population of 35,750, Monroe County has a total available labor force of 15,654.
Workforce Training
Workforce training is available at the Itawamba WIN Job Center at the Monroe County Government Complex, 1619 Hwy 25 North, Amory, MS. Career resources, job search assistance, information, and other services are provided to individuals as well as job training and retraining.
Major Employers
Education
79.17% of the population in Monroe County has attained a high school diploma or higher and 24.15% have an associate’s degree or higher (2018).