2/3 of our elementary schools have been named a California Distinguished School at least once, and several are National Blue Ribbon Schools. William S. Hart Union School District high schools made U.S. News and World Report's list of 2017 Best High Schools. More than 90% of Hart District students go on to post-secondary education.
15 colleges and universities are within close proximity to the Santa Clarita Valley, home to College of the Canyons, California Institute of the Arts, and The Master's University.
College of the Canyons has been recognized for leadership in correlating education with economic growth, job retention, and workforce development. In addition to meeting the academic needs of students seeking transfer and career technical education, the college also provides cutting-edge training more than 3,600 employees at nearly 1,000 area companies.
Ranked as America’s top college for students in the arts by Newsweek/The Daily Beast, California Institute of the Arts has set the pace for educating professional artists since 1970.
The Master's University provides undergraduate and graduate education with a spiritual foundation.
More than 70% of adults 25 and older in the Santa Clarita Valley have completed at least some college.
Only 9.8% of this age group lacks a high school diploma.
SCV employment enjoys a diverse mix of occupations.
Compared to similar regions of the state, the Santa Clarita Valley has a higher percentage of residents between the ages of 18 and 24, and between 45 and 64.
These groups represent college-age residents, entry-level workers, and workers in supervisorial and management positions.
Free Job Board
LiveWorkSCV.com is a free resource offered by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation that matches local career opportunities with SCV professionals.
Santa Clarita Valley professionals who want a career closer to home can search for jobs that match their qualifications and sign up for job alerts.
SCV employers can access profiles of a highly qualified talent pool that is ready to quit their commute and work in SCV.
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