Workforce

Time and again, companies locating in Silicon Valley cite the quality of the workforce as the key factor in their location decision. Our workforce of 1.2 million is among the most productive, best educated and diverse in the U.S.

• The average value-add per employee in Silicon Valley is over $120,000


• In Santa Clara County, 44 percent of the residents hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 27% nationwide


• More than one-third of Santa Clara County’s population was born outside the U.S., and 50 percent speak a language other than English at home.


• 5 of the top 10 cities for patent awards are in Silicon Valley

Workforce Investment Boards

Our region is supported by workforce investment boards with extensive experience in responding to the ever-changing needs of dynamic, highly innovative businesses. For assistance with staffing and recruitment, employee training and retention, and labor market information, visit:

• Alameda County Workforce Investment Board - http://www.acwib.org/


• NOVA (Northern Santa Clara County) - http://www.novaworks.org/businesses/main.html


• San Mateo County Workforce Investment Board - http://www.smcwib.org/


• Santa Cruz Workforce Investment Board - http://www.santacruzwib.com/


• work2future (Southern Santa Clara County) - http://www.work2future.biz/