Allen County has access to a talented workforce equipped with the transferable skills and expertise your business needs to thrive.
Talent and Workforce
Fort Wayne & Allen County:
Where Talent Meets Opportunity
With a thriving economy, top-tier schools and universities, and an unmatched quality of life, we’re helping businesses attract, retain, and grow the workforce they need to succeed. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent in 2025, Allen County outpaces state and national trends in population growth, and our affordability makes it easy for talent to build a future here. At Greater Fort Wayne Inc., we’re proud to lead innovative programming and develop partnerships that keep our pipeline of skilled, adaptable workers strong.
Eight Consecutive Years of
Positive Net Domestic Migration
Since 2017, Allen County has experienced a net increase of over 5,000 residents through domestic migration, attracting talent from major metros from across the nation.
Brain Drain Reversal
For the first time in decades, the county has also seen a net gain in adults holding bachelor’s degrees. We are dedicated to supporting businesses like yours in finding the skilled talent needed to thrive and succeed.
Programs to Support Your Workforce Needs
Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is hard at work, helping our community build, attract, and retain quality talent. We’ve developed specialized programming designed to continue workforce development and retention in Allen County.
Onboard Fort Wayne
You’ve attracted top talent. Let us help you keep them here. Onboard Fort Wayne is a comprehensive talent retention program designed to welcome new professionals and executives, engage college interns, and inspire top young talent from area high schools to build their futures in Allen County.
Campus to Career
Campus to Career connects college students with the career opportunities and vibrant quality of life in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Through campus visits and partnerships with local businesses and universities, the program invites students to explore internships, jobs, and a future in our growing community.
MadeByMe Skilled Trades Initiative
MadeByMe connects students with high-demand career pathways in skilled trades and manufacturing, helping build a strong talent pipeline for Allen County’s workforce.
Additional Local Workforce Development Programs
Allen County is home to several innovative workforce development programs that strengthen our talent pipeline.
Northeast Indiana Works
Northeast Indiana Works connects businesses with workforce solutions and job seekers with career opportunities.
Ivy+ Career Link
Ivy+ Career Link at Ivy Tech helps students and employers align through career coaching, internships, and tailored training programs.
3DE by Junior Achievement
3DE by Junior Achievement brings real-world business challenges into local high schools, preparing students with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Together, these programs help businesses access a well-prepared, adaptable talent pool.
Focused Plans & Initiatives
Greater Fort Wayne Inc., along with local government, non-profits, and other private organizations, are banding together to make Allen County a more vibrant and welcoming community for residents at all career and life stages. Through strategic initiatives aimed at growing our economy, we’re keeping our foot on the gas, building momentum, and attracting talent like never before!
Plans such as the Allen County Together (ACT) Plan, Tourism Master Plan, Welcoming Fort Wayne Plan, and more, are creating the ideal conditions to retain a thriving workforce and business climate.
Major Employers
in Allen County
Allen County’s diverse employer base offers a wealth of career opportunities across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and finance. From leading organizations like Parkview Health, Google, General Motors, and Amazon to innovators like Sweetwater and Steel Dynamics, these companies help attract and retain top talent while fueling our community’s economic growth.
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