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Demographic Impact
Ojinaga still serves as a transfer
center for north and southbound trade and possesses a growing population in
search of higher paying jobs. Base employment is agrarian related.
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Employment Considerations
Currently almost 300 people are employed
in 1 Ojinaga maquila.
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Unemployment Percentage
Ojinaga averages 12% - 16% representative
of its limited maquiladora base.
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Availability of Labor
Population and demographic projections
still point to above average growth as expected to accompany increased trade,
border migration and higher birth rates.
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Skill Ranking
Large and medium sized maquilas have
not tended to locate in Ojinaga due to its small size and remote location. Cd.
Chihuahua has been an alternative destination for maquila operators who require
access to the crossing in Ojinaga, but wish to locate away from the border.
The aggregate skill level will increase as more maquilas in electronics locate there.
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Education and Training
A college-type training school exists
in Ojinaga, from which 40% of the region's student graduate.
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Turnover Rates
In general terms, turnover is moderate
in Ojinaga because of a smaller labor pool and fewer choices for workers to find
other job sites. Their single plant is within walking distance of housing areas.
Turnover rate estimates typically run 8% - 10% per month.
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