The workforce in Clinton County is one of its greatest assets. The labor pool for all types of workers is rich and many local companies have chosen to expand here because of the strong work ethic. Clinton Community College, Champlain Valley Educational Services (which provides direct technical training on many levels) and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (view education) all continue to provide a flexible and growing labor pool. A summary of workforce statistics is provided below. Further information may be found at the New York State Department of Labor website

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Clinton County Employment Levels by Industry (2005)

Industry

Average
Employed
 
Industry
  Average
Employed
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting

517
 
Professional and Technical Services

694
Utilities

135

Administrative and Waste Services

1,028
Construction

1,226


Manufacturing

5,053

Educational Services

101
Wholesale Trade

1,185

Health Care and Social Assistance

4,762
Retail Trade

5,099


Transportation and Warehousing

1,707

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
 
150
Information

508

Accommodation and Food Services

2,567
Finance and Insurance

505


Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

362

Other Services

1,004


Government

7,854

Total average employment 2005 = 34,457


Manufacturing Employment Levels by Sector in Clinton County (2005)


Sector

Average Number Employed
Food Manufacturing

21
Wood Product Manufacturing

62
Paper Manufacturing

634
Printing & Related Support Activities

147
Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing

639
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

194
Computer & Electronic
Product Manufacturing
 
83
Miscellaneous Manufacturing

125

(note-total breakdown by sector does not equal total manufacturing level employment due to under-reporting)
 

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Unemployment Rates:
Clinton County


............Jan.....July
2006:    6.2%    --- %
2005:    6.6%    5.1%
2004:    7.6%    5.7%
2003:    6.7%    5.9%
2002:    6.8%    5.1%
2001:    5.4%    4.0%
2000:    6.4%    4.3%

Percentage of Population Between Ages 18 and 64: 67
(Dept. of Labor)

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