May 2007
Mean
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | $16.82/hr, $34,980/yr |
| South Bend MSA | $17.37/hr, $36,140/yr |
| Ind. | $17.51/hr, $36,410/yr |
| U.S. | $19.56/hr, $40,690/yr |
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | $14.16/hr, $29,460/yr |
| South Bend MSA | $13.92/hr, $28,960/yr |
| Ind. | $14.13/hr, $29,400/yr |
| U.S. | $15.1/hr, $31,410/yr |
Monthly Unemployment Rate
May 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Region 2 | 5.7 |
| Ind. | 5.1 |
| U.S. | 5.2 |
May 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | 128,000 |
| South Bend MSA | 144,000 |
| Ind. | 3,006,900 |
| U.S. | 138,393,000 |
2005
| Region 2 | $19,052.0 |
| Ind. | $195.0 |
| U.S. | $10,301.0 |
Population
July 1,
2006
| Region 2 | 609,241 |
| Ind. | 6,302,646 |
| U.S. | 298,754,819 |
Region 2's Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Team Assemblers
2 Registered Nurses
3 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4 Teachers Assistants
5 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
6 Customer Service Representatives
7 Personal and Home Care Aides
8 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
9 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and
Scientific Products
10 Helpers--Producton Workers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers in Region 2
(based on number of employees)
South Bend Community School Corporation
University of Notre Dame
Memorial Hospital
Elkhart General Healthcare System
Monaco Coach Corporation
R R Donnelley and Sons Co.
Zimmer Holdings Inc.
Henkels & McCoy Inc.
Gulf Stream Coach Inc.
Supreme Industries Inc.
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 2
(based on number of employees)
University of Notre Dame
Indiana University - South Bend
St. Mary's College
Ivy Tech State College
Goshen College
Grace College and Seminary
Holy Cross College
Davenport University - Granger
Ancilla College
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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Skills in Demand for Region 2
As of
June 29, 2008
| 1 | Operate Precision Measuring Tools & Equipment In Industrial Production, Manufact |
| 2 | Maintain Consistent Quality |
| 3 | Use Computer |
| 4 | Understand Manufacturing Methods & Techniques |
| 5 | Apply Good Listening Skills |
| 6 | Use Inventory Control Procedures |
| 7 | Manage Time Effectively |
| 8 | Maintain Safe Work Environment |
| 9 | Adjust/Operate Production Equipment |
| 10 | Read Tape Measure |
| 11 | Recognize Characteristics Of Metals |
| 12 | Coordinate Production Materials & Processes |
| 13 | Use Computer Keyboard |
| 14 | Organize & Work With Detailed Office Or Warehouse Records |
| 15 | Manage Inventories & Supplies |
| 16 | Read And Apply Information |
| 17 | Apply Loading/Unloading Procedures |
| 18 | Use Computers To Enter, Access & Retrieve Client Data |
| 19 | Read Blueprints |
| 20 | Use Excel Spreadsheet Software |




