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  2. Workforce
  3. Talent Initiatives

Talent Initiatives

  • 17 County Leadership Program First class starting January 2021! Participants will meet for three four-hour sessions as a group to improve their leadership skills and connect with other rising leaders in the county. Participants will also be involved in three one-on-one leadership coaching calls to evaluate their strengths in the workplace and community and complete a 360-degree leadership evaluation.
  • Regional Career Day (Started in 2014 and brings businesses and students from 8-12 schools together)
  • YCDC Sits on York Public Schools JAG Advisory Program Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a resiliency-building workforce preparation program that helps students learn in-demand employability skills and provides a bridge to post-secondary education and career advancement opportunities.
  • Jobs Directory
  • Industry Tours in Manufacturing Month
  • Why York County Videos
  • Community Tours offered to YCDC Member Businesses for Key Employees What’s a key employee? You tell us! Use YCDC to sell the County to potential workforce while you sell your business!
  • Regional Manufacturing Collaboration Manufacturing Barn Tour Starting in 2019, YCDC worked with our manufacturing collaboration and our school superintendents to visit schools to visit with targeted students about the opportunities in manufacturing.
  • Virtual Reality Talent Recruitment Video
  • 17-County Podcast
  • Social Media Promotions (continuing to expand with new campaigns and content)

Workforce

Total Businesses

862

Total Employed

8,972

Workers 16+

6,699

2020 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

65

Employed

2,172

2020 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

121

Employed

1,183

2020 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

57

Employed

902

2020 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

877

2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

41

Employed

716

2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

131

Employed

651

Some
High School

450

Graduated
High School

2,488

Associates
Degree

1,308

Bachelor's
Degree

1,925

Graduate
Degree

942

Average Commute Time

17 min.



Resident Commuters

5,686

Non-Resident Commuters

946

Drive Alone

5,360

Carpooled

633

Public

11

Work At Home

419

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Millenials

Why Millennials Are Choosing York County

York County is home to a growing population of millennials – people who have chosen to grow their career and build a life in a county that is full of limitless opportunities. Learn More!

Mid America Vision Center

Mid America Vision Center

Nancy Dob, OD, owner of Mid America Vision Center, was inspired to work for herself after watching her father run his own construction company. She enjoys running her optometry business because, “I get to make my own decisions and chart the course of the business." Learn More About Nancy!

Moving Back to York

Moving Back to York

Moving back to York after college enabled Cheree Folts to realize her professional goals and to secure her dream job as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Learn More About Cheree!