Henderson, NV Career Training: Design and Technology Schools

The city of Henderson, Nevada is a vital part of the bustling Las Vegas Valley and is located only five miles southeast of Las Vegas itself. Henderson was the fastest-growing city in the United States from 1990 to 1998, and continues to grow almost 7% each year. The city estimates its population will exceed 275,000 in 2007.

The median household income was recently reported at $55,529--the highest in Southern Nevada. The local government has an economic development group that assists in planning relocation or expansion programs. This service is available at no cost to companies considering doing business in Henderson. Not surprisingly, job growth is expected to exceed 40% in the next 10 years, outpacing the national average by a factor of four. The primary employers in the Henderson area include:

• St. Rose Dominican Hospital/Siena Hospital
• Ford Motor Credit
• Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream
• Poly West Plastics
• Levi Strauss & Co.

Students and residents of Henderson have a choice of many educational institutions offering programs from trade school certification to medical and graduate degrees. A popular attraction is the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, where it is possible to spot many different types of migratory birds in addition to those that inhabit the desert climate year-round. The city's Project GREEN Habitat Restoration Project has created a park populated only by native plant species. The Gallery at Liberty Pointe also features monthly art, craft and photography exhibitions.

Sources:

• The City of Henderson
• Best Places, Henderson, Nevada

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