Customized Training Programs
Vincennes University provides customized training programs to enhance the skills of current employees at the Buchta Center, as well as at the Vincennes campus, Jasper campus, and Gibson Center.
Whatever a Pike County employer may need in the area of education and training, Vincennes University is ready and able to assist.
David A. Tucker
Vice President Workforce Development and Community Services
The move away from fossil fuel energy means Pike County has many skilled, adaptable workers ready for new jobs.
451,958 Skilled Workers are within a 60-minute Commute to Pike County, Indiana
Company | Location | Number of Employees |
---|---|---|
AES Petersburg | Petersburg | 360 |
Responsible Energy | Petersburg | 250 |
Elmer Buchta Trucking Inc | Otwell | 167 |
Pike County School Corporation | Petersburg | 134 |
Golden Living Center | Petersburg | 76 |
Trilogy Health Service | Petersburg | 72 |
Pike County Area Rehab Center | Petersburg | 70 |
Onyett's Fabricators | Petersburg | 67 |
Stella Jones Corp. | Winslow | 54 |
Four Star Fabricators | Petersburg | 50 |
Sisson Steel Corporation | Winslow | 30 |
Income
Median family income in 2021 (ACS) | $75,322 |
Median Household income in 2021 (ACS) | $57,283 |
Average wage per job in 2022 (BLS) | $52,300 |
Wage Growth since 2001 (BLS) | 65.9% |
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS 5 Year Estimates & Bureau of Labor Statistics
Elmer Buchta Technology Center
The Elmer Buchta Technology Center, located in Petersburg, is a state-of-the-art facility for businesses and individuals looking to make their mark in Pike County.
If you are an employer looking for employees, Buchta Tech can work with you to build the training tools and the talent pipeline you need.
If you are an individual ready to invest in yourself, Buchta Tech can help match you with the best training program to fit your skills.
Ashley P. Willis
Executive Director
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