Labor Force & Employment

Muskegon County's labor pool offers a diversity of workers experienced in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing settings. Manufacturing employers in the County emphasize Muskegon's diversified employment base with Howmet (aerospace and other precision castings), Dana (automobile parts), and Brunswick (recreational products), while Verizon demonstrates local capabilities in communications.

*Rounded to the Nearest Hundred. This information from the State Of Michigan Labor Market Information website.
Industry 2014 Average Employment*
Goods Producing
14,900
Government
6,600
Private Service-Providing
41,800
- Educational and Health Services
11,700
- Financial Activities
1,800
- Information 800
- Leisure and Hospitality
7,800
  - Accommodation and Food Services
6,200
- Manufacturing
12,900
- Natural Resources, Mining and Construction
2,000
- Other Services
2,700
- Professional and Business Services
3,400
- Trade Transportation and Utilities
13,600
  -  Retail Trade
10,800
Service-Providing 48,400
Total Nonfarm
63,300
Total Private
56,700

Labor Force

Muskegon Community College and Baker College offer training and degree programs in Muskegon County. Located on Muskegon Community College's campus is the Center for Higher Education, which offers classes from Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University.

Muskegon is also home to The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center and The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, which are affiliated with Grand Valley State University.

Local Workforce Development Service Centers are available to provide a full array of workforce development services. These include:

Employment Services

  • Assessment and Testing
  • Placement Services
  • Screening, Recruitment, and Referral
  • Tax Credit Screening

Training Services

  • Basic and Remedial Education
  • Customized Training
  • Internships and Apprenticeships
  • On-the-Job Training Services
  • Skill Training

Workforce Development Service Centers