People and Workforce
A Skilled and Accessible Workforce
Businesses in the Town of Essex have access to a diverse and skilled workforce both locally and across the broader Windsor-Essex region. Essex's central location provides employers with access to more than 200,000 working-age people within a 45-minute drive, creating a strong labour pool for businesses looking to start, grow or invest in the community.
The region's workforce benefits from a broad range of educational backgrounds, skills and experience. Employers can draw from residents as well as a regional talent pipeline supported by nearby post-secondary institutions.
A Strong Talent Pipeline
The University of Windsor and St. Clair College contribute to a steady pipeline of educated and skilled workers in the region, supporting employers across a wide range of occupations and industries.
The University of Windsor offers 190 undergraduate programs, 65 graduate programs and six professional programs to more than 16,000 students from nearly 100 countries. Its diverse student population contributes to the region's international perspective and growing talent pool.
St. Clair College has more than 6,000 students enrolled in over 120 programs, with areas of study including Health Sciences, Community Studies, Engineering Technology and Skilled Trades, Business and Information Technology.
Together, these institutions help provide employers with access to talent across a wide range of occupations and industries.
Workforce at a Glance
- Town of Essex
- 10,985 people aged 25–64
- 83%+ have completed high school
- 1,570 have attained a bachelor's degree or higher
- Essex County
- 246,580 people aged 25–64
- 82%+ have completed high school
- 49,750 have attained a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census.
Diverse Skills. Local Talent. Regional Reach.
Whether you are establishing a new operation or expanding an existing business, Essex provides access to a workforce with a wide range of education, skills and experience. Businesses can draw on talent from across the Town of Essex and the broader Windsor-Essex region, supported by a strong network of post-secondary institutions and a growing labour pool.