Workforce

Growth bringing more professionals to Las Vegas Valley, Henderson

With thousands of people moving into the Las Vegas valley over the past decade, Southern Nevada’s economy continues to grow and diversify. It is estimated that nearly 15% of new residents come to the area already possessing professional, management or technical skills. A population of over one million people lives within a 25-minute commute of Henderson-area business parks allowing the opportunity for Henderson-based business to attract employees for all positions and skill levels.

The largest age groups for Henderson are 25-54 year-olds, representing 41.7% of the city’s population (2008-2012 US Census Bureau ACS). This indicates Henderson is attracting a high percentage of workforce-age population.

Total labor market continues to shine

The Las Vegas region is home to a growing labor force approaching one million workers.

While the local economy has strong roots in leisure and hospitality industries, sectors such as education and health services, finance, manufacturing and professional business services have accounted for thousands of new jobs in recent years.

As of July 2014, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for Nevada was 7.7%, a rate which is higher than the national average of 6.2%. The Las Vegas-Paradise MSA unemployment rate was 8.26% in July 2014. Mean and median occupational wages for hundreds of occupations within the region are available through the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Henderson emerges as a hub for higher educational providers

Demand for highly-trained technical and professional staff is critical to employee recruitment and retention. The City of Henderson has emerged as a hub for higher educational institutions which provides employers an excellent opportunity to attract and develop key staff.

Twelve higher education institutions have established themselves in Henderson. The City of Henderson has proactively attracted these universities/colleges in an effort to meet the needs of future workforces. These institutions - as well as the emergence of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) as a leading research institution - are contributing to the community’s skilled workforce.

The development of this education cluster is leading to the collaboration of the institutions working with representatives of respective industries - benefiting both the businesses and institutions. For example, through involvement in the Las Vegas HEALS, Nevada State College at Henderson, Touro University and Roseman University of Health Sciences have all developed strategic alliances with health care businesses in the market.

The 12 higher education institutions in Henderson include:

Programs and degrees offered include: