Workforce & Education
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The regional workforce (50 miles, 1-hour driving radius) of the Huntington, WV area is comprised of 363,206 people many of whom possess skills in the region’s target industries:
- Manufacturing
- Including automotive suppliers and metal fabrication
- ChemicalsPolymers/Plastics
- Aerospace/Aircraft
- Including MRO, parts manufacturers, and carbon fiber)
- Biotechnology/Healthcare
- Business services/IT/Cyber Security/Coding
Education and training in the region are excellent and programs in the K-12 schools and higher education includes (among others):
- Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Chemical sciences
- Computer and information technology
- Medical imaging
- Machining
- Welding
- Industrial maintenance
The region is home to numerous college and universities including:
- Mountwest Community and Technical College
- Cabell County Career Technology Center
- Robert C. Byrd Institute: Advanced Manufacturing
- Marshall University - Degree Programs
- Ashland (KY) Community & Technical College
- BridgeValley College (CTC Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program)