St. Louis County has an exceptional workforce that takes pride in outstanding job performance. The area is often noted for its available labor pool, strong work ethic, low employee turnover, competitive labor costs and cooperative climate.

Within the county, you'll find quality K-12 schools and highly acclaimed post-secondary educational institutions. These include the University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St. Scholastica, five state-sponsored community college campuses and other specialized vocational training programs. Combined, they graduate a steady stream of eager jobseekers with degrees in business, engineering, medicine, computer science, and a multitude of other academic disciplines and trade-specific skills.

Recent workforce surveys reveal many residents with skills beyond their current employment, as well as numerous former residents who would eagerly return for the right opportunities.