Meet Your Future Team
A skilled workforce ready to drive your business forward with dedication and excellence.
Whitewater Career Center
14 career programs for high school juniors and seniors. Whether students choose to go directly from high school to college, work, the military, an apprenticeship, or any combination of these, our goal is to help students prepare for their career. At WCC, students gain the experience to make informed career decisions and the skills and knowledge to be successful.
From technical certifications to advanced manufacturing training, Connersville offers a robust ecosystem of educational programs designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.
Why Choose Connersville's Workforce?
Strong Work Ethic
Connersville workers are known for their dedication, reliability, and commitment to quality. Proven track record of productivity and efficiency, low absenteeism and high attendance rates, pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail, adaptability to changing business needs, and collaborative team-oriented mindset.
Community Loyalty
Our workforce values community roots, resulting in exceptional employee retention and stability. Average tenure exceeding industry standards, deep community connections and local pride, multi-generational families in the workforce, commitment to local economic growth, and minimal turnover reduces training costs.
Diverse Skill Sets
Access a workforce with varied expertise across manufacturing, technology, and service sectors. Cross-functional capabilities and versatility, technical certifications and trade skills, experience in advanced manufacturing technologies, proficiency in quality control and lean processes, and growing IT and digital skills competency.
Nova Comes to Connersville
In a major economic and environmental win for Connersville, Indiana, NOVA Chemicals and Novolex have officially opened the SYNDIGO1 mechanical recycling facility, transforming the local industrial landscape and advancing sustainable innovation. This 450,000-square-foot plant is one of the largest and most advanced plastic film recycling operations in the world, converting otherwise hard-to-recycle post-consumer plastic film into high-quality recycled polyethylene (rLLDPE) suitable for both food- and non-food-grade packaging.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the facility is already generating real economic activity in Fayette County. It has brought approximately 125 jobs to the region and is ramping up operations with three of its four production lines already running, aiming for full capacity by early 2026. The plant works with retailers and distribution partners to divert plastic film from landfills — processing hundreds of bales daily — and turning them into valuable recycled resins under the Syndigo brand. .
Workforce Questions Answered
Get answers to common questions about Connersville's workforce, training programs, and how to connect with local talent.
Connersville's workforce has deep expertise in advanced manufacturing, precision machining, automotive components, industrial automation, and logistics. We're also seeing growing skills in technology, healthcare services, and renewable energy sectors. Our rich manufacturing heritage combined with modern training programs creates a versatile workforce ready for diverse industries.
We partner with Ivy Tech Community College, local technical schools, and WorkOne centers to offer comprehensive training programs including: precision manufacturing certifications, CNC machining courses, industrial maintenance training, welding certifications, quality control programs, and soft skills development. Many programs offer customizable curriculum to meet specific business needs, and some include earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships.
The Connersville EDG works closely with WorkOne Career Centers, local educational institutions, and community organizations to connect businesses with qualified candidates. We offer job fairs, recruitment events, and direct placement services. Additionally, we can help coordinate pre-employment training programs tailored to your specific requirements. Contact our office to discuss your hiring needs and we'll create a customized recruitment strategy.
Connersville offers competitive wages that are 15-25% lower than major metropolitan areas while maintaining high quality and productivity. The average manufacturing wage is approximately $52,000 annually, with lower overhead costs including benefits and turnover expenses. Combined with lower commercial real estate costs and tax incentives, businesses can achieve significant operational savings while accessing a skilled, loyal workforce.
Yes! Indiana offers several workforce development incentives including the Employer Training Grants (ETG) program, Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF), and tax credits for employee training. The state also provides funding for incumbent worker training to upskill existing employees. The Connersville EDG can help you navigate these programs and identify additional local incentives that may reduce your training costs by up to 50%.
Connersville businesses report higher-than-average employee retention rates, with many companies seeing 85-90% annual retention. This is attributed to strong community ties, affordable cost of living, quality of life factors, and a workforce culture that values long-term employment. Multi-generational families often work in the same industries, creating a stable and committed labor pool that reduces recruitment and training costs for employers.
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721 W 21st St
Connersville, IN 47331