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WICHITA, Kansas
Population: 386,552
Unemployment: 5.2 percent
Leading Industries: Aircraft manufacturing, Healthcare
Aircraft manufacturing is so integral to Wichita’s economic landscape that the area calls itself “Air Capital of the World.” In fact, demand was so great for skilled aerospace workers with the latest skills that a partnership between local government, colleges and businesses gave birth to the National Center for Aviation training which turns out a steady pool of graduates ready to work. Today, Wichita and the surrounding region rank first in employment in aircraft and parts manufacturing. n
