NEWAYGO COUNTY
NEWAYGO COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
2014 2024
Graduate Degree & Higher
LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Bachelor’s Degree
55.6% SEEING INCREASING SALES TRENDS 72.2% PLANNING TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS
27.8% EXPERIENCING RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES 50% INCREASING INVESTMENT IN TRAINING
Associate’s Degree
Some College
High School Diploma
9th Grade to 12th Grade
Less than 9th Grade
Talent Development | Other | Talent Attraction TOP PINCH POINTS:
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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Launched the Newaygo County Leadership Empowerment &
Received $45,000 from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program for a state-of- the-art pavilion to enhance the beloved Vida Weaver Park.
Collaborated with local school districts and employers to host a career speaker series focused on exposing middle school students to with local industry opportunities.
G-M Wood Products announced an $8.7 million expansion project that will add 25 new jobs.
Advancement Program (NC LEAP), to advance the growth and development of future leaders in Newaygo County.
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