Cleveland is proud of its manufacturing past and blue-collar identity. More recently, though, Cleveland has become a center of advanced research and innovation with a growing pool of skilled labor, that is sprinting toward the future in a number of industries, including technology, health care and manufacturing.
This unique mix of old-school work ethic and new-wave innovation, along with the strong presence of nationally recognized industry leaders and over 100,000 diverse companies, shows the world that Cleveland is an incredible place to start or grow your career.
Whether it was Garrett Morgan pioneering the first traffic light or NASA Glenn Research Center peering into the cosmos and propelling us to the moon and Mars (and back), Cleveland has a history of innovation that has fostered a tech community that is strong, inclusive and growing.
With over 58,000 IT professionals in the region, there’s significant demand for entry-level, experienced and executive roles. Innovative start-ups and established tech companies are hiring tech professionals across a range of industries –– from cybersecurity and healthcare to advanced manufacturing and finance. Some of these global leaders include:
Tech: MRI Software, Overdrive, Hyland, Park Place Technologies
Finance and Industry Leaders: Progressive, KeyBank, Sherwin-Williams
Healthcare: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve
Anchored by a world-class ecosystem of hospitals that includes Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth, The Land’s health care sector is thriving. While our hospitals are providing care to our community every day, they also join with an ever-growing roster of biomedical businesses in the region to innovate the treatments and medical devices of tomorrow.
270,000 biomedical and health care workers in the region.
700 biomed businesses in the region.
21% growth in health care occupations from 2001 to 2019.
$2.3 billion in investments for 400+ startups since 2003.
Combine that level of investment with access to world-class facilities and personnel, and you get a prescription for a Cleveland health care industry offering bountiful opportunities.
270,000+ manufacturing jobs, second largest industry in the region.
10,000+ manufacturers, 98% of which are small and mid-sized companies.