Accomack County offers a skilled, stable workforce that combines seasoned experience with emerging talent, creating an ideal foundation for business success. Our talent pool boasts low turnover rates across industries, while unemployment consistently tracks below national averages at just 3.2%, signaling a committed workforce that’s ready to contribute to your success.

The County’s labor force of 15,549 is supplemented by a commuting zone that extends into the Lower Shore of Maryland (Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties) and into the Norfolk region of Virginia (Virginia Beach, Chesapeake City and Norfolk). 

Accomack County’s workforce ecosystem bridges traditional skills with cutting-edge capabilities. The region's largest employers span high-value sectors from aerospace to advanced manufacturing, creating a talent pipeline experienced in precision operations, technology integration, and quality-driven production. 

With Eastern Shore Community College directly adjacent to the Industrial Park providing customized training, businesses can tap into both experienced professionals and newly-trained graduates equipped with the technical skills demanded by today's advanced industries, benefitting all the while from ready infrastructure, incentives, and a cost-effective environment.