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.

Labor Availability Info Graphic

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

 
View a listing of the existing major businesses and industry in Monroe County.

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).