Workforce

Skilled. Reliable. Ready to Work.

Jeff Davis County, Georgia, is home to a capable, primarily non-union workforce known for its strong work ethic, loyalty, and productivity. With access to a broader labor pool from neighboring counties and excellent local training resources, we’re prepared to support businesses of every scale.

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Labor Force Snapshot

Area	Civilian Labor Force	Number Employed	Number Unemployed	Unemployment Rate	Avg. Weekly Wage
Jeff Davis County	6,274	6,015	259	4.1%	$859
8-County Draw Area (30 mi radius)	61,481	59,397	2,084	3.4%	$899
20-County Draw Area (50 mi radius)	148,649	143,986	4,663	3.1%	$847
Georgia	5,385,064	5,231,256	153,808	2.9%	$1,301

Education & Training

With over 83% of the population holding a high school diploma or higher, Jeff Davis County is committed to workforce development through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and job-readiness programs.

Local & Regional Training Resources

Resource	Description
Southern Pines College & Career Academy	Prepares high school students with real-world skills and career certifications.
Georgia Quick Start Program	Georgia’s #1-ranked workforce training program offering free, customized training for qualifying new or expanding businesses, delivered through Coastal Pines Technical College.
Coastal Pines Technical College – Hazlehurst Campus	Offers 150+ diploma, certificate, and degree programs. Achieved a 99.9% job placement rate in 2023.

Nearby Colleges & Universities (Within ~80 miles)

Brewton-Parker College

Southeastern Technical College

South Georgia State College

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

East Georgia State College

Middle Georgia State University

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Military College

College of Coastal Georgia

Valdosta State University

Communiting Patterns

This commuting data highlights a valuable opportunity for employers to attract residents looking to work closer to home, and to draw skilled workers from surrounding counties.

Commuting Group	# of People	Description
Commute Out	3,435	Residents who live in Jeff Davis County but work elsewhere
Commute In	2,416	Workers who live outside the county but commute in for jobs
Live & Work Here	2,147	People who both live and work within Jeff Davis County

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