Douglas County


Education/Workforce/Leading Employers

Companies seeking skilled, hearty and dedicated employees will find an ample supply in Douglas County, Wis.  The county offers excellent K-12 schools and higher educational institutions that produce a steady stream of eager graduates, many of whom would love to live and work in northwestern Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin Superior and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College both partner with area businesses in workforce development. There are several additional colleges and universities as well as major population centers in nearby northeastern Minnesota.

Douglas County's workforce is skilled in transportation, distribution, wood products, manufacturing and related industries. Available workers, competitive labor costs and cooperative employee/management relations make Douglas County an advantageous place to do business.