workforce
Hire & Train Employees
Several programs are in place in the Stanislaus River Valley to help businesses significantly reduce the cost of hiring and training employees. Resources are also available to screen, interview and identify the most qualified workers. Cost-cutting programs, hiring services and training programs offered through the Alliance Worknet are just a few of the services offered to business.
- Companies may be reimbursed for up to 50% of new employees' wages during their training period when they participate in the On-the-Job Training Program.
- The State of California 's Employment Training Panel (ETP) reimburses employers for the costs of customized training provided to new or existing employees.
- Businesses may qualify for a federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) or Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit of up to $2,400 for each new employee who is a qualified member of a target group
Labor Costs
Stanislaus River Valley has a diverse labor force that provides a pool of qualified workers for any employer. According to national labor statistics from the US Department of Labor doing business in the Stanislaus River Valley will result in a significant reduction in overall weekly labor costs as compared to the US and California average wages.
When comparing Stanislaus River Valley labor costs with other California cities and neighboring states, rates for a computer programmer doing the same job in the Stanislaus River Valley can save an employer $2.47 per hour compared to Nevada, cost $8.48 less than Sacramento and $13.40 less than San Jose. The area also offers job training and placement services.
www.labormarketininfo.edd.ca.gov/
Employment by Industry 2005 Averages |
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| Agriculture & Mining | 4.1% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Retail & Wholesale | 20.1% |
| Transport, Warehousing & Utilities | 4.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.1% |
| Professional & Related Services | 8.0% |
| Education, Health & Social Services | 19.3% |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 5.6% |
| Information, Public Admin. & others | 9.1% |
Employment by Occupation (2005 ACS Est.) |
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| Management, Professional & Related | 26.8% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & Office | 26.0% |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 2.8% |
| Construction, Extraction & Maintenance | 14.1% |
| Production, Transportation & Material Moving | 15.4% |