Skilled...Dedicated...Educated

The Prosperity Eastern Iowa region offers a well-educated and skilled workforce that exhibits and unmatched work ethic.

More than 85% of the region's working age residents are high school graduates.
Nearly half have education beyond high school, with nearly 25% holding at least an associate degree or above.
Iowa has the 3rd highest graduation rate, according to Morgan Quitno.
Iowa ranks as the 9th Smartest State, according to Morgan Quitno.
Iowa students score an ACT test average of 22.1, as compared to a national average of just 20.9.
Iowa ranks 11th overall in ACT test scores.

Regional Statistical Studies *(click to view)*
2009 Regional Profile	An overview of the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region
Laborshed Summary	An executive summary of the Prosperity Eastern Iowa regional laborshed (2008)
Laborshed Report	A full report of the Prosperity Eastern Iowa regional laborshed (2008)
Fringe Benefit Profile	A overview of fringe benefits in the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region (2008)
Industry Specific Studies (click to view) Labor, wage and benefits in the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region
Warehouse & Distribution	BioScience & Biotechnology	Information Solutions	Advanced Manufacturing

Fastest Growing Occupations 2000-2010
Occupation Title	Annual Growth Rate (%)
Computer Support Specialists	8.6
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	8.2
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	5.7
Gaming Dealers	4.9
Personal and Home Care Aides	4.8
Medical Assistants	4.7
Medical Records/Health Information Technicians	4.4
Database Administrators	4.2
Physical Therapist Aides	4.2
Home Health Aides	4.1

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Iowa Workforce Development, 2007 Morgan Quitno