Workforce & Education

Workforce

Leander boasts one of the most skilled and educated workforces in the Austin area!!

With over 1 million workers living within a 30 minute drive time radius and more than 1.2 million within a 45 minute drive, Leander is the ideal location for businesses seeking a large pool of talented professionals.

Our city is proud to provide employers with access to a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting any need.
The secret to Leander's exceptional workforce is our excellent K-12 school districts and post-secondary educational opportunities.
As a result, 48.3% of Leander's workforce, calculated by drive time radii, has earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

Education

Austin Community College - San Gabriel Campus

Discover the newest addition to the Austin Community College system - the 100-acre Leander campus! This award-winning campus features a state-of-the-art academic building spanning 110,000 square feet, complete with a stunning 3,900-square-foot rooftop terrace, cutting-edge classrooms, fully equipped science labs, a library, and a versatile multi-purpose room. The campus also boasts a 150-seat ACCelerator learning lab, designed to help students achieve their academic goals.

With plans to fully develop the 100-acre property, the Leander campus is set to accommodate up to 12,000 students and 1 million square feet of future development. Come see for yourself why the Leander campus is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after educational destinations in the region!

Join us in Leander and experience the benefits of a highly educated and skilled workforce - your business will thrive here!