Workforce

Workforce Wednesday GenericWorkforce Wednesday

First Wednesday of each month - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Participating businesses welcome job seekers at their locations to learn more about open positions.

June 7th businesses so far are: Whirlpool Newton Parts, Progress Industries, Van Maanen Electric, Inc., Graphic Packaging, Arcosa Towers, Co-Line, and Janco Industries.

Contact Tanya via email or by calling 641-787-8210 or follow the Get To Know Newton social media for information.

Workforce Stats

Total Potential Labor Force

384,974 (entire Laborshed Area) (Link to report)

Occupation Breakdown

Manufacturing – 10.6%
Education – 8.1%
Wholesale & Retail Trade – 19%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate – 11.4%
Healthcare & Social Services – 12.1%
Professional Services – 7.3%
Public Administration & Government – 10.3%

TOP EMPLOYERS IN NEWTON

EmployerNumber of Employees
Newton Community School District477
Hy-Vee288
Walmart263
Van Maanen Electric202
MercyOne Newton199
The Vernon Company
183
Graphic Packaging
175
Thombert165
Progress Industries
150
AdaptHealth120
Cline Tool110
Rock Communications/Mittera 110
Arcosa95

As of March 2023