According to 2008 population estimates by ESRI, over 101,000 people reside in a 20-mile radius of MidAmerica and over 322,000 people within a 30-mile radius. The 30-mile radius includes some areas of Tulsa and Broken Arrow. Over 901,000 people reside within a 40-mile radius of MidAmerica.

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In April of 2008, there were over 3900 people who were unemployed in the primary labor force area for MidAmerica. The six-county labor force area includes the counties of Mayes, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Rogers and Wagoner. For monthly 2008 and annual 2007 data, please click here. For annual local area unemployment statistics dating from 1990 through 2007, please click here.

Also, a significant number of workers commute to jobs out-of-county each day, according to the 2000 Census. In 2000, 4,789 workers commuted from Mayes County to jobs in other counties, an increase of 42.8% from 1990. Thus, an employer also has an opportunity to attract these workers. And our workforce travels to work nearly 26 minutes per day, which is above the state average. However, over 36% of the workforce travels 30 minutes or more.

Our workforce is well-accustomed to shift work. Of over 4,000 employees that work at MidAmerica industries, an estimated 60% work either the 2nd or 3rd shift rotations.

For the most current workforce information from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, please click here. Or if you want a custom report, please email Don Berger with your request.

Training
New businesses may choose from several programs for training their employees.

1. Customized Industrial Training
    Ranked among the best in the nation, the Training for Industry Program (TIP) is provided FREE by the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education. Often described as "Oklahoma's Secret Weapon", the program may include job-specific technical training, employee assessment, organizational design, strategic planning, and much more. Each program is "custom-designed" to meet the specific needs of a company. Training takes place with the local technology center, Northeast Technology Centers at either the on-site Industry Training Center at the MidAmerica Industrial Airport or at the south campus just west of Pryor Creek.

2. Employee Screening & Referral
    The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission provides customized assistance in the screening and referral of qualified job applicants at no cost to business. Local and statewide labor searches are also available.

3. Job Training Partnership Act
    This federal program provides 50% of on-the-job training costs and 100% of the classroom training for qualified low-income individuals.

4. Advanced Technical Training
    More advanced technical training is offered through OSU-Okmulgee, a branch of Oklahoma State University and a state-supported university. Occupying a 12,500 square foot training center at MidAmerica, OSU-Okmulgee provides highly specialized workforce development programs for some of the nation's largest corporations.

For more detailed information about our employee training programs, please ask for the "Industry Training" documents via our Express Request email service.

Education

Mayes County School Systems
District Report	District Website
Pryor	Pryor
Chouteau-Mazie
Adair	Adair
Locust Grove	Locust Grove
Salina	Salina
Osage
Spavinaw
Wickliffe	Wickliffe

In total, there are eight public school systems in Mayes County. Five of the schools go from K through 12 including Pryor, Adair, Chouteau-Mazie, Locust Grove and Salina. The other three communities do not have high schools. The Mayes County School Systems chart links to the 2007 District Profile Reports for each and a link to the district's website if available.

Twelve colleges and universities are located within 80 miles of MidAmerica, many are within 50 miles. One four-year state-supported institution, Rogers University, even has a branch located in Pryor Creek.

Oklahomans want to see deserving students succeed and know the importance of well-trained workforce. To that end, the Oklahoma has set-up a unique program for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students that will help fund their college education, whether it be 2-year, 4-year, or technical training. The program is called the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP).

Census Quick Facts
Please click here for the 2006 census quick facts on each of the counties in the primary labor force area and for the State of Oklahoma.