Workforce

Greater Reno-Sparks-Tahoe Workforce

Greater Reno-Sparks-Tahoe has an existing labor force of more than 267,000, with a close proximity to metros like Sacramento and San Francisco, and the quality of life to attract young professionals. Area industry and business leaders consistently give the regional labor pool top marks for productivity and quality.

Employers are able to connect with students at the University of Nevada, Reno, top-ranked in business, engineering and medicine, Truckee Meadows Community College, offering customized skills training, the Desert Research Institute and other higher education facilities in the region.

Recent economic changes have created more opportunity for employers looking to relocate or expand in the Greater Reno-Sparks-Tahoe region where there is a readily available workforce skilled in manufacturing, logistics, software development, business, administrative services and more.