Workforce in Appomattox County

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"Outstanding workforce can best be described as dedicated, loyal and flexible. Although the average length of service is in excess of 20 years, our associates have shown the flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to new technologies in a very competitive industry. The Appomattox Plant has the lowest employee turnover ratio of any major plant within all of Thomasville Furniture Industries , Inc.

Appomattox and the surrounding communities of Central Virginia provide for a comparatively low cost of living, all necessary support services and is simply a great place to live and raise a family."

William W. Gillieland
Vice President & General Production Manager
Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc. --- Virginia Operations

This quote by the top official of our largest employer should go a long way towards proving that Appomattox County has a ready workforce of dedicated, talented, and trainable people who will work hard to make your company, and our community, grow. In addition, our workforce training and education (K12 and Higher) opportunities are second to none.

Unemployment Rates
(Virginia Employment Commission, October 2008)

Appomattox has an unemployment rate higher that the regional, state and national averages, providing prospective new and expanding employers a quality workforce able to produce the goods and services necessary for growth and prosperity.

Appomattox County: 4.9%
Region 2000: 4.3%
Virginia: 4.2%
United States: 6.1%

Commuting Patterns
(US Census, 2000)

A major benefit of an Appomattox location is the easy commute into the County from other localities in Central Virginia. Appomattox County employers routinely draw workers from a 30-60 mile radius, and whereas commuters in more urban and suburban areas often spend a great deal of time traveling short distances, Appomattox in-commuters often average a mile per minute on their daily travels.

In-commuter: 1,200 - (See where they live)
Out-Commuter: 3,647 - (See where they work)

More Information

Appomattox County Industry Breakdown
Appomattox County Quick Facts from US Census Bureau
Virginia Employment Commission - Appomattox County Profile
Virginia Employment Commission - Labor Data