With our award-winning education system and part of South Carolina’s premier workforce development programs, Chester County boasts of nearly 1.7 million civilian labor force pulling from both Charlotte and Columbia metro markets.
1.70MMCivilian Labor Force
700%Growth in Manufacturing Employment
Chester County ranked the Fastest Growing (70%) in Manufacturing Employment within the Metro Charlotte Region from 2010-2020.
20%South Carolina has the lowest Unionization Rate in the U.S.
South Carolina is a right-to-work state with a 2% unionization rate, ranking lowest in the U.S.
Source: SC Commerce
460%Of Workforce is in Manufacturing
Skilled Labor Force from Two Metro Markets
Chester County boasts a nearly 1.7 million civilian labor force that pulls from both the Charlotte and Columbia metro markets.
Top-Ranked Workforce Training Programs
South Carolina, ranked 3rd in the U.S. for Workforce Development Programs, is renowned worldwide for their training programs including readySC™ and Apprenticeship Carolina™.
Award-Winning Education System
With its proximity to York Technical College, the University of South Carolina and UNC Charlotte, Chester County is known for its manufacturing and engineering strength.
