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New Insights on Available Labor

Southwest Missouri Labor Availability Analysis

The Southwest Missouri Labor Basin includes seventeen counties in Southwestern Missouri, Southeastern Kansas, and Northeastern Oklahoma. The purpose of this report to to assess the “Available Labor Pool” in this labor basin. The “Available Labor Pool” represents those who indicate that they are looking for employment or would consider changing their jobs for the right employment opportunity. The 2005 study is available for download as a PDF.

Ozarks Regional Labor Availability Analysis

The purpose of the Ozarks Regional Labor Availability Analysis is to assess the “available labor pool” in the region. The analysis was completed by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University. The staff of The Docking Institute of Public Affairs and its University Center for Survey Research specialize in the design and implementation of local and state telephone and mail surveys for academic, government, and non-profit organizations.