Historic Madison and Jefferson County. Southeast Indiana, highway, Interstate 65 and 71, Indianapolis, Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio, small town, skilled workforce, great schools, higher education, training.

Great people are at the heart
of great communities, and that’s one of the things that makes Jefferson County an ideal destination for employers seeking a skilled, dedicated workforce.

Our area’s history of advanced manufacturing and reputation for competitive labor costs make Jefferson County attractive to manufacturers and other companies. Because our residents see hard work as a virtue, employers enjoy excellent productivity with without many of the workplace issues

experienced elsewhere. There’s a strong appreciation for entrepreneurs and free enterprise here, especially among members of the Young Adult Professionals organization.

The recent expansion at nearby Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations also makes Jefferson County appealing to both military personnel and companies that work with America’s armed forces.

Our communities place a strong emphasis on education for all ages. Besides traditional degrees, Hanover College and Ivy Tech Community College also offer continuing education and customized job training. Through programs such as Project Lead the Way, EcO15 and the national Dream It. Do It. Campaign, middle and high school students learn the importance of 21st century skills.