Employers in the Dales have access to a higher than average skilled workforce.

• 54% of Dales residents (aged 16 – 64) have qualifications of NVQ Level 4 (degree level) and above. (East Midlands: 37%)
• 56% of Dales residents work in higher level occupations (managers, directors, professionals, etc.)

Source: Office for National Statistics - Nomis