Workforce and Training

Build your workforce from the pool of talented, well-educated employees available in MGE's service area. Experience a work ethic that is second-to-none and productivity that consistently exceeds the national average.

Madison ranks #1 for brain power among the country's metropolitan areas. Bizjournals.com, 2008
Madison is a national leader for its percentage of workers that belong to the creative class—nearly 35%. Kiplinger.com, 2008
More than two in every five adults in Dane County has a four-year college degree.

Workforce information

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (WDWD) provides market information wage and hour labor standards, unemployment rates, labor force estimates, links to job centers and much more.
WorkNet, WDWD's Workforce and Labor Market Information System, offers detailed, up-to-date statistics, Employer Search and other features.
Visit the section of WDWD's Web site which provides gateways to current employment and wage data and projections.

Workers' compensation

Since 1993, Wisconsin's workers' compensation rates have declined by 30%.
Average in manufacturing: $4.43/$100
Compare [111 kB PDF] workers' compensation costs in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan.

Demographics

U.S. Census statistics by county

Access the latest demographic statistics - population, age, income, etc. - for counties in MGE's service area through these online links to the U.S. Department of the Census:

Education and training

Top-notch schools and training = a sterling workforce

Develop your workforce with the help of world-class education and professional development training opportunities.

Wisconsin's educational system ranks among the top in the nation. From elementary schools to post-graduate programs, Wisconsin students are prepared to excel in your workplace.
About 41% of adults in Madison have college degrees, which is twice the national average.
Madison ranks sixth nationally for its percentage of high school graduates (92.2%). Area Development, 2004.

Learn about area colleges and universities on our Education Web page.

Business resources/programs
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers many business resources and programs, including:

UW Office of Corporate Relations which helps businesses access university resources, including executive and continuing education opportunities.
UW-Madison Small Business Development Center which provides programs, counseling and education to help small business owners grow.

For additional public, private and nonprofit business resources and programs, please visit our Business Resources Web page.

Great place to work and live

Wisconsin is nationally recognized as a great place to work and live. To learn more, visit our Quality of Life Web page.