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Workforce
McIntosh County, Georgia possesses a capable and primarily non-union labor force with strong and loyal work ethics. McIntosh County’s population is estimated at 10,659 as of 2023. Currently, the median age of McIntosh County residents is 48.5, and more than 55% of the population is within the prime working ages.
The county is fortunate to have access to an expanded labor pool from the neighboring counties of Liberty, Long, Glynn and Wayne, that collectively form our labor-shed area. This five-county labor shed area translates into a labor pool of more than 91,000 workers for industries that locate in McIntosh County.
| Labor Force | Number Employed | Number Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County | 6,325 | 6,151 | 174 | 2.8% |
| Georgia | 5,336,733 | 5,183,182 | 153,551 | 2.9% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
More than 87% of
McIntosh County’s
workforce holds a
high school
diploma or higher.
McIntosh County high school students are also eligible to attend the Golden Isles College & Career Academy (GICCA). Students take their academic courses at McIntosh County Academy and then go to GICCA for courses in a variety of career pathways. Many of the courses offer dual-enrollment credit through Coastal Pines Technical College, so that students earn high school graduation and college graduation credits simultaneously.
Higher education opportunities are easily accessible within less than 20 miles:
Coastal Pines Technical College offers more than 150 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, and graduates enjoy a 99.9% job placement rate.
Colleges and universities within an hour’s drive of McIntosh County:
New and expanding businesses in McIntosh County may qualify for free pre- and post-employment training for employees through Georgia’s Quick Start program, consistently recognized in the top three of training programs in the U.S. Locally, Quick Start is administered by Coastal Pines Technical College.
Employers may choose to grow their own talent with the help of Georgia's Youth Apprenticeship, a work-based learning program offered to eligible high school and College and Career Academy students.
The program enables students to receive a high school diploma, industry-specific training, and post-secondary certificate or diploma upon graduation.
The College of Coastal Georgia’s Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship is dedicated to developing entrepreneurs, teaching them business planning, finance, strategic planning, human resources, and more, so they gain a full understanding of how to start and grow a business.
