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

You're in Good Company in Pike County

With employers like AES Petersburg and Responsible Energy leading the ranks in terms of employees, there’s plenty of room for growth.

Check out the table below for more a more in-depth look at the top employers in Pike County.

CompanyLocationNumber of Employees
AES PetersburgPetersburg360
Responsible EnergyPetersburg250
Elmer Buchta Trucking IncOtwell167
Pike County School CorporationPetersburg134
Golden Living CenterPetersburg76
Trilogy Health ServicePetersburg72
Pike County Area Rehab CenterPetersburg70
Onyett's FabricatorsPetersburg67
Stella Jones Corp.Winslow54
Four Star FabricatorsPetersburg50
Sisson Steel CorporationWinslow30
Workforce Case Study

Workforce Case Study

Want to know more about the Pike County, Indiana workforce? We’ve prepared this in-depth review of education, workforce training, regional labor quality, local talent and more.

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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