Who works in the Decatur area? Engineers, scientists, technicians and other managerial and professional occupations make up the largest part of the Decatur area workforce. There is also a large pool of quality workers experienced in all aspects of manufacturing and production. They're all ready to work, with diverse skill sets that give area businesses leadership positions in manufacturing, biotechnology and agribusiness. Best of all, they're setting standards for productivity, reliability and innovation at home and around the world.

Read the Decatur Area Workforce Analysis Summary
A full Workforce Analysis Report is available upon request. 

 
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Illinois Employment and Training Center
Provides employment guidance, training and placement services

Workforce Investment Solutions
Training programs for adults, dislocated workers, elderly and youth

Illinois Department of Employment Security
Job service, labor market information and unemployment insurance assistance

Decatur Technical Academy
Serving high school and adult students in Macon and Piatt Counties with vocational programs

Richland Community College
Community college serving Macon-DeWitt area-Lifelong Learning Division, Center for Business and Community Development and extension programming offered

University of Illinois Extension

Extension is the University's outreach to our community. Extension provides practical research-based information to make a positive difference in people's lives.

Education To Careers at Partners In Education
Career based programs and activities for K-12 school districts of the Richland Area Partnership