Comprehensive Workforce Support

Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation (NNDC) provides comprehensive workforce resources tailored to support businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs in Dawes County. Below, you'll find essential resources ranging from recruitment assistance and training programs to professional development opportunities, all designed to help your business flourish in our thriving community.

Dawes County

3,813
Workforce
2.00%
Unemployment Rate
447
Veteran Population
1,947
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 525 businesses in Dawes County, employing 4,310 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,292 age 16 and above. 238 workers commute into Dawes County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,813 residents both live and work in/around Dawes County. The average travel time is 13.8 minutes. 27.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.92% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,998 drive alone, 447 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 448 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 397 residents work from home.

1,302 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 555 have associates degrees, 985 have bachelor’s degrees, and 962 hold a graduate or professional degree.