A reliable, skilled workforce is crucial in ensuring the successful operations of your business. Athens EDC works to create an attractive, friendly community that draws in valuable employees and keeps them here in Athens.
Low commute times, highly affordable housing, a laid-back lifestyle, and plenty of leisure and entertainment options attract and retain Athens’s dependable and skilled workforce.
Athens draws its diverse workforce from a number of area colleges and universities, all of which produce quality, skilled graduates with a strong work ethic. No matter the industry or size of your business, Athens has the highly educated workforce your company needs to thrive.
Institution |
Year |
Location |
Distance (Miles) |
Total Enrollment |
Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
The University of Texas at Tyler |
4 |
Tyler |
29.7 |
9,835 |
Public |
Texas College |
4 |
Tyler |
29.7 |
960 |
Private |
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary |
4 |
Jacksonville |
30.5 |
174 |
Private |
Southwestern Christian College |
4 |
Terrell |
44.1 |
147 |
Private |
Jarvis Christian College |
4 |
Hawkins |
44.4 |
868 |
Private |
Trinity Valley Community College |
2 |
Athens |
1 |
4,738 |
Public |
Tyler Junior College |
2 |
Tyler |
30.2 |
11,143 |
Public |
Jacksonville College |
2 |
Jacksonville |
38.5 |
559 |
Private |
Navarro College |
2 |
Corsicana |
41.1 |
9,230 |
Public |
Athens EDC is committed to helping employers acquire and train the skilled workers they need through incentives and partnerships with state and local entities to provide job training, reskilling, and other valuable services.