Are you searching for a dynamic, talented, tech savvy workforce to staff your organization? We have some great news to share: Ogden is home to “more than [our] share of young computing professionals.”
That’s according to a recent report that took a look at the nation’s 100 largest metro areas in search of the top five cities that attract top tech talent. Ogden was ranked number three on the list, followed by Salt Lake City, Utah, which came in fourth.
What makes Ogden so special? Those of us who call Ogden city our home know that we’re fast becoming an important destination for talented people across industries. We’re home to a thriving aerospace industry, top outdoor retailers, and innovative, technology-based businesses.
We’re also getting noticed for:
- “The city’s stratospheric high school graduation rate” (Source: ChangeTheEquation.org)
- A culture that promotes innovation, including free Wi-Fi in downtown Ogden supported by city leaders
- Local college Weber State University, that offers an excellent technical program and innovative co-working spaces for creative professionals
- High per capita number of computer professionals, with more than 11 percent younger than 25
In addition, we have so much to offer residents (and visitors) after hours! Ogden city proudly boasts a beautiful natural environment that affords fantastic opportunities for dynamic, driven people to enjoy time their evenings, weekends and holidays pursuing outdoor recreation, arts and culture.
And we’re in good company. This year, Forbes Magazine ranked our neighbors in Salt Lake City among the best places for business in the U.S., citing its educated workforce as a major factor in their decision. We’re proud and excited to be part of such a culture of innovation, and pleased that so many talented people want to make this their home.
If you want to know more about why Utah – and specifically, the City of Ogden – is getting so much attention from people in the know, we invite you to visit us and learn more!