Why Spruce Grove for Your Business? They Have Talent.
2 May 2022
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Spruce Grove has the talent your business is looking for. The city’s skilled labor force prefers to work close to home, creating opportunities for businesses to retain talent that is currently commuting to Edmonton. Simultaneously, our public transit system makes it easy for students attending post-secondary institutions in Edmonton.
Why Spruce Grove for Your Business? They Have Talent.
Spruce Grove has the best of both worlds - a local skilled labor force and access to some of Canada’s best universities and colleges in Edmonton.
Spruce Grove Talent Facts
With a population of 39,348 and an average annual growth rate of 4.2% since 2011, Spruce Grove is one of Alberta's fastest growing municipalities. Spruce Grove, along with adjoining municipalities of Stony Plain and Parkland County, make up the tri-municipal region with a combined population of over 89,000. Spruce Grove also acts as the service and supply hub for a greater retail trade area population of 150,000.
Spruce Grove demographics can be viewed here. Some key facts are:
- The largest population segment in Spruce Grove is working age, between 30 and 39
- Over 24% have a college degree
- Over 12% have a trade certificate
- Over 15% has a university degree/certificate
- Our industry sectors are diverse, and so is our talent!
So, why Spruce Grove for your business? We have talent. If you need it, you can find it in Spruce Grove and the surrounding communities, making it easy to hire and retain staff and stay fully operational.