Aitkin County


Education/Workforce/Leading Employers

Aitkin County offers a dedicated workforce, skilled in forest products, metal fabrication, manufacturing and other industries. Its central location allows area businesses to draw from Minnesota's many outstanding colleges, universities and technical schools, as well as available labor pools in surrounding urban centers and lake communities.

A strong work ethic, low employee turnover and competitive labor costs enhance the bottom lines of companies that choose to grow in this area.