MENU Contact Us Workforce Grand Forks Region Economic DevelopmentBusiness ResourcesWorkforce Workforce Initiatives The stories about North Dakotans’ strong work ethic and reliability are true. Grand Forks region employees are highly productive, well-educated, and dedicated. In North Dakota and the Grand Forks region average daily attendance in our high schools is among the highest in the country. For businesses and employers, this translates into hard workers who are raised with the values of commitment and dependability. THE GRAND FORKS ADVANTAGE More than 68% of population has completed some level of post-secondary education – about 35% have a bachelor’s degree or higher Low turnover and absenteeism Average tenure is 11 years Median age is 32.4 years An available labor force of nearly 56,000 within the Grand Forks MSA More than 51,000 post-secondary students within an hour drive of Grand Forks Active Young Professionals network attracting, retaining young talent to the community One of 23 right-to-work states – vast majority of employees are non-union LABOR MARKET The Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes Grand Forks (N.D.) County and Polk County in Minnesota. The Grand Forks Region EDC is committed to on-going workforce recruitment and retention initiatives throughout the region, ensuring you have continued access to qualified employee candidates. EMPLOYMENT Grand Forks County Grand Forks MSA Civilian Labor Force 37,105 53,776 Number Employed 36,332 52,338 Number Unemployed 773 1,438 Unemployment Rate 2.1% 2.7% Source: Job Service ND, annual 2019. Not seasonally adjusted. In addition to the recorded civilian labor force, within an hour’s drive of Grand Forks are more than 51,000 post-secondary education students who may be available to fill internship and employment positions. INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION GRAND FORKS MSA DEC. 2019 Y/Y % CHANGE NORTH DAKOTA DEC. 2019 Y/Y % CHANGE Total Employment 56,500 0.5% 437,800 .59% Mining, Logging 2,500 -3.8% 20,400 -5.5% Construction MSA #s with Mining/Logging 26,000 5.7% Manufacturing 4,600 4.5% 25,900 -0.3% Wholesale Trade 1,900 0.0% 24,400 1.2% Retail Trade 7,000 -2.7% 45,800 -3.3% Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities 2,200 -4.3% 23,500 -0.8% Information 600 0.0% 6,100 0.0% Financial Activities 2,100 5.0% 24,500 0.5% Professional & Business Services 3,500 2.9% 35,100 2.3% Education & Health Services 9,900 1.0% 66,600 2.9% Leisure & Hospitality 6,200 1.6% 39,400 1.5% Other Services 2,000 5.2% 15,000 1.3% Government 14,000 0.0% 85,100 0.1% Source: Job Service ND Jobs Report Note: When visiting the EDC office, please use available street parking or available public spaces in ramps located downtown. Stay Connected LEADING INVESTORS Site Search Search for: Copyright © 2021 Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Website by AE2S COMMUNICATIONS