"Our success over the years is a direct result of the availability of a quality work force. The Cambridge school system, including both K-12 and the community college, understands the importance of a productive work force. It is well trained and ready to work."
Greg Carlson, CEO
Grandview Christian Ministries
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Highly Competitive Workforce
Cambridge supports a well educated, hard-working workforce. Almost 80 percent of the workforce has at least a high school degree. Over a third has attended college or graduate school. High school graduation rates top 92 percent -- well above the national average.
Stable Employment Concentrated in Four Industries
Employers appreciate Cambridge's stable, committed workforce -- which includes employees from 14 counties.
Employment is concentrated in four industries:
* Manufacturing
* Retail trade
* Education & health services
* Construction
Competitive Wages
The average/median wage in manufacturing ranked 34 percent lower than the seven-county Twin Cities in 2007.
