| Source |
Greenville County |
Upstate Region |
| The Unemployed: Actively seeking work |
11,350 |
43,291 |
| Persons Not In Labor Force: Trailing spouses |
25,194 |
77,849 |
| Persons Reaching Employment age: 18 annually |
3,041 |
9.553 |
| College Students: Enrolled in area schools |
22,805 |
75,112 |
| College Graduates: Graduating each year |
2,736 |
12,758 |
| Total Potential Employees |
65,122 |
218,563 |
The Greenville Area has a potential labor pool consisting of the following groups:
The Unemployed
In?2005, the?average unemployment rate was 5.9% in Greenville County and 6.9% in the Upstate Region. The average number of unemployed persons was 11,350 in Greenville County and 43,291 in the Upstate. The unemployed consists of those people that who do not have a job and are actively seeking employment.
Persons Not in Labor Force
The?second-largest group of potential workers is comprised of people who cannot find suitable work for their training, education and/or expectations and have actively stopped seeking employment. This group is mostly female (70 percent), generally well educated and fully capable of entering the labor force, given sufficient opportunity and motivation.
Persons Reaching Employment Age
One of the largest groups of potential employees is considered those turning 18 each year in the Upstate. Of those graduating from high school, about 68.1 percent will continue on with their education. Most of the remaining graduates will enter the work force.
College Students
Those attending colleges in the Upstate account for an enrollment of over 75,000. These students are potential interns, co-op partners, as well as, part-time and seasonal employees. This pool of talent provides companies a low cost alternative for high-quality white-collar support positions.
College?Graduates
Upstate South Carolina Colleges and Universities produce more than 12,500 graduates each year.
Other Sources of Labor
Commuting Patterns
The?2000 Census showed that 23,535 residents commuted to jobs outside of Greenville County. Experience shows that workers in this group would take comparable jobs closer to home if given the opportunity.
The Under-Employed
The under-employed represent a large sector of potential employees. These employees work 40 hours per week in jobs in which they are over-qualified. As a group, they have a strong work ethic and are among the first to respond to more rewarding job opportunities. In 2006, Pathfinders reported the skills of 68,900 underemployed persons in the I-85 Corridor region.
Job Losses
2002 Upstate Job Losses by County
2003 Upstate Job Losses by County
2004 Upstate Job Losses by County
2005 Upstate Job Losses by County
2006 Upstate Job Losses by County
2007 Upstate Job Losses by County
Unemployment Rates and Trends
Annual Average Unemployment Rate, 1990-2001
2002 Labor Force and Unemployment Estimates by Month
2003 Labor Force and Unemployment Estimates by Month
2004 Labor Force and Unemployment Estimates by Month
2005 Labor Force and Unemployment Estimates by Month
2006 Labor Force and Unemployment Estimates by Month
