Qualified Human Resources Education
Rivne region holds a wealth of local talent. Workers are highly qualified, productive and driven to develop their professional skills. Each year more than 5000 students graduate from Rivne region's 34 universities and institutions of higher and professional education. Nearly 10 000 students study in technical schools.
Universities and businesses in the region have a history of cooperating to ensure that the workforce retains its competitive advantage.
Labour costs
Wages and all other payments in Ukraine have to be paid in Ukrainian hryvna (UAH). As of 01.01.2008, the average monthly gross salary in Ukraine amounted to 1351 UAH (or 267 USD), in Rivne region 1132.71 UAH (or 224.3 USD).
Average salary by economic activity in Rivne region, UAH

Unemployment
In Rivne region, the official registered unemployment rate amounts to 3.9% as of 01.01.2008. According to International Labour Organization, 8.9% of population is unemployed.
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