One of the services Workforce Partnership provides as a workforce development board is the collection and distribution of valuable labor market data for our local area. Employers, job seekers and economic development professionals can utilize this data to help make informed hiring, employment and community development decisions. We have provided some of the most frequently requested data and sector information below, as well as direct links to many of the publicly available economic data sources.  If you or your company/organization is in need of specific labor market data or research, please contact one of our Business Services Team members for assistance.

Using available labor market information, including current high-demand and future growth occupations, Workforce Partnership has identified the following priority sectors:

• Healthcare
• Transportation/Supply Chain and Logistics
• Information Technology
• Construction and related trades
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Financial Services

While Workforce Partnership’s list of eligible training providers spans many industries and sectors, priority will be given to Training Programs that align with these Priority Sectors. Workforce Partnership will consult businesses and business-oriented organizations, such as area Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development organizations, in an effort to remain aware of various local labor market trends which might alter these Priority Sectors. The economic conditions of the area at any given time may also impact the type and length of training services offered. 

Click here to visit our Industry Toolkit. The Workforce Partnership Industry Toolkit provides information on the latest industry trends in our priority sectors.

Workforce Partnership provides a Quarterly Report of its grant activities and performance.   For the most recent Quarterly Report, click on the link below.  

PY2021-2022 Q4 KPI Dashboard

Unemployment rates (as of November 2022) and median household income (2019) for our three counties:

• Johnson - 2.2%/$91,913 - Demographic/Economic Details
• Leavenworth - 2.7%/$75,840 - Demographic/Economic Details
• Wyandotte – 3.4%/$47,292 - Demographic/Economic Details
• State of Kansas – 2.8%/$62,028
• United States – 3.5%/$69,560

Unemployment data varies by state, region, county and city. Many things affect the rates including the number of people who are actively seeking employment. More in-depth demographic and economic data for each of our counties can be viewed at the links provided above.