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Qualified Workforce Focused on Business Interests
Bellevue is recognized for its highly skilled and qualified workforce, providing an advantage for businesses in recruiting, attracting and retaining employees. The community is a
thriving economic engine and job importer. According to the 2000 Census:
- The daytime population base totals 172,000, with residents comprising 60,000 members of the workforce
- The academic and corporate communities are connected to maximize education opportunities
- 54% of residents have attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher
- 53% of employees work in management or professional service jobs
- Bellevue offers a diverse culture - 61 languages spoken in the City of Bellevue
Advanced Educational Resources
Bellevue recognizes that education is a lifelong process and contributes to a highly qualified and stable workforce. By offering education opportunities, workforce training and professional development, local institutions contribute to our knowledge-based community.
- Bellevue Community College (BCC) is rated among the top five community colleges in the nation. Curriculum is developed in partnership with business interests and school districts to provide learning as directed for workforce needs.
- City University, a private, non-profit institution, offers more than 50 programs in fields ranging from business management and technology to counseling and teacher preparation.
- The University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the nation and the Bellevue campus offers a variety of business and e-business Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.
- The National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies, located on the BCC Campus, tracks future workforce trends and works with major employers to train employees and identify educational needs.
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“Aside from the obvious social, cultural and recreational advantages of being located in the Central Puget Sound, my company has found significant economic benefit, as well, from having it's base in Bellevue. I can say without hesitation that we have no regrets whatsoever about our decision to remain a Bellevue-based company."
Steve Reynolds,
President & COO
Puget Sound Energy
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