Workforce
A GROWING WORKFORCE
Sanger employers have access to a growing labor pool supported by continued growth of Denton County, Cooke County, and the broader North Texas Region. With convenient access to major employment centers throughout the region and Southern Oklahoma, Sanger offers businesses a strong workforce to meet their needs.
Denton County: 605,677
Cooke County: 42,753
Population within 50 miles: 4.5 million
Southern Oklahoma: 30-40 Minute Drive
PROXIMITY TO UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
Sanger's location in northern Denton County provides convenient access to leading colleges and universities throughout North Texas. This proximity connects businesses with talented workforce, educational resources, and opportunities for collaboration with higher education institutions.
University of North Texas: Located just 12 miles south of Sanger is the University of North Texas (UNT), Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest and most comprehensive university. UNT offers 113 bachelor’s, 94 master’s and 36 doctoral degree programs. It is also home of the Center for Advance Research and Technology.
Texas Woman’s University: Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest university primarily for women. TWU offers degree programs in the liberal arts, nursing, health sciences, business and education.
North Central Texas College: North Central Texas College (NCTC) is a comprehensive, full-service community college serving students across its six-campus service area. NCTC’s Gainesville campus is located 20 miles north of Sanger, providing access to higher education and workforce training opportunities for area residents and employers.
NCTC collaborates with area employers to design Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that meet specific workforce needs. Through these partnerships, NCTC prepares students for high-demand, high-skill careers and supports the workforce needs to today's ever-changing economy. www.nctc.edu
