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Economic Development

Business locations in Henderson are accessible to a growing Southern Nevada workforce approaching 1 million that is well positioned to meet the recruiting needs of a variety of employers.  Southern Nevada regularly averages an influx nearly 6,000 people moving into the region on a monthly basis.  From 1990 to 1998, the City of Henderson has been recognized as the nation's fastest growing city by the U.S. Census Bureau.  These statistics bode well for companies evaluating labor availability in the region and long-term expansion possibilities after a new facility has been established.

Quality of life is also an important factor to consider in attracting or bringing key personnel from other locations.  Henderson's outstanding master-planned communities, executive lifestyle amenities, favorable cost of living and low crime rates provide an excellent environment to attract and retain personnel.

Complementing the area's impressive labor force statistics and quality of life are a variety of vocational and technical trade schools, higher education institutions, customized training programs, and proprietary schools to enhance your success in attracting and training initial and future employees.

Key Labor Force Statistics, Demographics, and Wages

Area Colleges & Universities:

College of Southern Nevada (CSN), with an enrollment in excess of 35,000 students, is the largest of the Valley's higher education institutions.  CSN serves diverse audiences in Southern Nevada through five educational areas: occupational training, university transfer preparation, continuing education, developmental education, counseling and guidance.  Associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement are offered in a variety of programs. CSN is a multi-campus college that includes a campus in Henderson at 700 College Drive.

Founded in 2002, Nevada State College (NSC) at Henderson is a new college within the University and Community College System of Nevada. NSC specializes in four-year baccalaureate education in much needed fields such as education and nursing, as well as in other disciplines in the arts and sciences.  The main campus is located at 1125 Nevada State Drive (formerly Dawson Avenue), just west of I-515 at the Wagon Wheel Exit.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.  The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a fully accredited, national flagship university offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university currently has more than 28,000 students.

Private post-secondary education and training programs are also widely available in Henderson producing quality graduates in numerous career fields.

The Art Institute of Las Vegas, located at 2350 Corporate Circle, north of I-215 at Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, offers bachelor and associate degree programs specializing in the applied arts.  Call (702) 369-9944 or visit www.artinstitutes.edu/lasvegas for more information.

ITT Technical Institute offers associate and bachelor degree programs in Information and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Business and Criminal Justice.  ITT's Henderson campus is located at 168 N. Gibson Road. Call (702) 558-5404 or visit www.itt-tech.edu for more information.

Regis University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education, Liberal Arts, and Business.  All programs are offered in accelerated formats designed to help working adults.  Their Henderson campus is located at 1401 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 100.  Call (702) 990-0375 or visit www.regislasvegas.org for more information.

DeVry University's first Nevada campus offers undergraduate programs in business administration and technical management. Graduate programs offer courses out of DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management.  DeVry's Henderson campus is located at 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 150. Call (702) 933-9700 or visit www.devry.edu for more information.

University of Southern Nevada, a private, independent college accredited by the ACPE, offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program,  Masters of Business Administration program and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  Call (702) 990-4433 or visit www.usn.edu for more information.

Las Vegas College - Henderson Campus offers programs in Business Administration and Criminal Justice. Their Henderson campus is located at 170 N. Stephanie Street, 1st Floor.  Call (702) 567-1920 or visit www.lasvegas-college.com for more information.

International Academy of Design and Technology offers Visual Communications, Fashion Design and Interior Design programs to students.  Programs are offered at the Henderson campus located at 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 230. Visit www.iadtvegas.com for more information.

University of Phoenix offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs in the fields of business, technology, management, education, nursing, counseling, and criminal justice online and at four area campuses in Southern Nevada, including the Henderson campus at 7777 Eastgate Road.  Visit www.phoenix.edu for more information.

Touro University - Nevada offers programs in Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Education and a Physician Assistant Program.  For more information, visit www.tu.edu or call (702) 777-8687.

National University, one of California's largest private non-profit universities, offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and extended learning programs at their Henderson campus.  Visit www.nu.edu or call (702) 531-7800 for more information.

Sierra Nevada College offers a Master of Arts in Teaching program at their Henderson campus.  For more information visit www.sierranevada.edu or call (702) 434-6599.

Major Henderson Employers:

The City's pro-business climate is recognized in the names that have been attracted to Henderson. Major non-gaming, non-retail firms calling Henderson "home" include:

Training & Recruitment Support:

There are a number of local resources available to fulfill initial and on-going recruitment needs of employers in Southern Nevada. Major national employment agencies, temporary help firms, and a variety of public and private training resources are available for specialized labor training and local recruitment support.  Another valuable resource for employee recruitment in Southern Nevada is the Family Support Center at Nellis Air Force Base.  Located approximately 18-20 miles northeast of the City of Henderson, the base retains an average of 9,500 civilian and military personnel.  The Family Support Center at Nellis AFB provides information on jobs to family members, retired military, and separating military members and can connect employers with potential candidates for employment.

• Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation

The Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) provides a number of labor related services to Nevada's job seekers and employers.  Services include, but are not limited to: applicant recruitment and screening, career enhancement training programs, tax credit benefits and provision of labor market information.

• Corporate and Customized Training

The College of Southern Nevada, Division of Workforce & Economic Development offers Corporate and Customized Training to address training and educational needs of Southern Nevada business and industry.  This program specializes in developing customized group training to help companies achieve staff development and company performance objectives.

• MAP Program

MAP is the industrial outreach program of the University and Community College System of Nevada.  MAP agents work directly with Nevada companies to speed the flow of new technology, information, and workforce development by providing both direct and referral services to client companies.  Employee development is among MAP's top priorities.  MAP focuses on small-and medium-sized manufacturers, construction companies, and the mining industry.