South Western Kentucky Announces Wage and Skill Survey

12/08/2022

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is launching the 2nd annual regional wage and skill survey as a strategy of the “Getting Ready to Win” (GR2W) initiative.  The wage and skill survey will be shared with regional industries and large employers to determine the current wage and benefit structure as well as any skill gaps, etc.  

SWK EDC Associate Director Tony Prim commented, “Workforce continues to be a main priority of our existing industries.  This survey will allow us to get a better understanding of industry opportunities and needs so we can partner with our regional education and workforce partners.  This allows our region to ensure our current and future workforce is ready to take advantage of our regional job opportunities today and in the future.”

Additional GR2W highlights include:

• Began construction on the 100,000+ SFT expandable spec building in the Interstate 24 Business Park in Trigg County!

• Completed construction of the 100,000+ SFT spec building in Hopkinsville’s Commerce Park with a purchase agreement with Elevate Windows and Doors!

• Applied for three Kentucky Product Development Initiative grants for improvements at Commerce Park II, Interstate 24 Business Park, and Elkton’s Robertson site. 

• Secured KYTC commitment for $14M to fund the Interstate 24 Industrial Connector Commerce Park II connection and bridge project!

• Completed Phase I due diligence on the 250+/- acre rail served Warren Site in South Todd County, Kentucky.

The SWK EDC will utilize the information to provide greater direction to our workforce and industry partners to ensure the region has competitive wages and benefits and provides the educational and training opportunities to build the workforce of the future.  

For more information on this release, the SWK EDC, the region, and available sites, please contact 270-885-1499 or visit www.southwesternky.com.