Toledo’s abundant, skilled labor supply improves productivity, quality and profit.
Toledo, Ohio carries a long and proud tradition for recognition of their loyal and dedicated workforce. But beyond that, the labor force has also shown a commitment to retraining and education in order to meet the demands seen with technological advancements in their industries.
Cooperation between management and labor has helped some of the region's top companies
boost their production levels to unprecedented levels.
When it comes to education, the Toledo region can boast of nearly 193,000 students enrolled at one of the area's 49 colleges and universities and post secondary institutions that are located within an hour's drive. Just as impressive, when comparing the student-to-population ratio, the Toledo region ranks second nationally in number of students pursuing engineering degrees.
The bond between businesses and educational institutions in the Toledo region has a major influence on the area’s cultural, social and economic life. Industry and business continually support and encourage higher education, training and cultural enrichment for their employees. Conversely, educational institutions rely on local business and industry for financial support and career placement for their graduates.
The advanced technology systems found in today's manufacturing plants create a demand for skilled employees to design, build, install and operate them. Companies within the Toledo region benefit from the availability of technically qualified workers who have an understanding of automated manufacturing machine systems. The Toledo region offers nearly 193,000 skilled full-time or part-time workers who are enrolled in colleges and universities within one hour of Toledo.
The Toledo MSA workforce is very diverse and positioned for success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the most prevalent occupation for employees in the Toledo MSA is Office /Administrative positions and Production Managers. Food Service and Transportation employees are the next two largest occupations in the Toledo MSA.
For a detailed listing of Total Employees by Occupation, please see the table below.
Toledo Employees by Occupation, Toledo MSA
|
|
Total
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Percentage
|
|
All Occupations
|
323,960
|
|
|
Management
|
11,050
|
3.4%
|
|
Business & Finance
|
11,270
|
3.5%
|
|
Computer & Mathematical
|
3,050
|
0.9%
|
|
Architecture & Engineering
|
4,740
|
1.5%
|
|
Life, Physical & Social Service
|
2,360
|
0.7%
|
|
Community & Social Service
|
4,270
|
1.5%
|
|
Legal
|
2,020
|
0.6%
|
|
Education & Training
|
18,680
|
5.8%
|
|
Arts & Entertainment
|
3,080
|
1.0%
|
|
Healthcare
|
22,270
|
6.9%
|
|
Home Health
|
12,110
|
3.7%
|
|
Protective Services
|
6,210
|
1.9%
|
|
Food & Service
|
29,740
|
9.2%
|
|
Building & Maintenance
|
10,370
|
3.2%
|
|
Personal Care
|
6,750
|
2.1%
|
|
Sales
|
31,470
|
9.7%
|
|
Office & Administrative
|
49,240
|
15.2%
|
|
Construction
|
13,100
|
4.0%
|
|
Installation & Repair
|
13,540
|
4.2%
|
|
Production Managers
|
39,140
|
12.1%
|
|
Transportation
|
29,210
|
9.0%
|
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006 Survey Data