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First National Bank
in Olney

Illini Wire Works, Inc.

TrustBank

First Financial Bank

City of Olney, IL

A.M. Transport

East Richland Community Unit School District No. 1

Olney Central College

 

   

 
 
 

"The foundation of any successful business is always well-trained employees.  Richland County and Olney's productive people have a proven work ethic.  Skilled and entry-level workers are readily available in the area..."

If you want evidence of our productive workforce, just ask the management team of the Wal-Mart Food Distribution Center. After the first year of full operation, Corporate officials recognized the Olney associates' work ethic by naming them "Distribution Center of the Year" for two straight years.
 
 
Richland County Unemployment Averages
Annual Average-2008

Annual Average-2009

Monthly Average - JULY 2010

*6.8%
*10.5%
*10.9%
*Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security

Largest Employment Sectors - Annual Average, 2009

NAICS
All Employment Sectors
6,418
Total Labor Force
7,680
Transportation and Warehousing
1,095
Retail Trade
883
Educational Services
705
Health Care and Social Assistance
820
Manufacturing
525
Educationl Health and Social Services
1,560
Accomodation and Food Services
490

Total Population Within 35 Miles is 125,989
Average unemployment within this 35 Mile radius is 10.4%

Current Richland County Wage Compensation

 
Average Wage
Occupation:
Starting
Average
High
Fork Lift Operator
$11.86
$13.14
$13.50
Maintenance Mechanic
$15.57
$18.45
$21.06
Assembler (General)
$8.15
$10.21
$13.70
Machine Operator (General)
$8.94
$11.90
$14.14
Laborer (General)
$8.12
$12.14
$13.84
Secretary
$9.55
$11.05 $13.06
Computer Operator
$9.88
$16.23 $18.16
Clerk (General)
$11.12
$13.15
$14.32


EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Your workforce will maintain up-to-date skills with the availability of individual or group training. There are numerous grant, loan and training packages available.

• Industrial Training Program, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
• Business Development Center, Eastern Illinois University
• Center for Business and Industry, Lake Land College
• Vocational Education, Olney Community College
• High Intensity Training Services, State Board of Education, Employment Services
 
 
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503 East Main Street
Olney, Illinois 62450
Phone:618-392-2305