Jumpstart Your Career

Taking the first step in the job market can be intimidating. After all, finding the ideal place to start your career is an investment. There are numerous factors to consider like location, cost of living and a work-life blend. Whether you are a recent graduate from one of the universities, community college, technical programs, or area high schools in the “Hub City”, or elsewhere, Lubbock is a place where people can land the job they need and have the quality of life they want. 

In Lubbock, affordability makes the “Hub City” an attractive market for young professionals to establish themselves in the community. The option to purchase a home is also more viable than it is in larger markets as every dollar earned in Lubbock can be stretched farther. Boasting a small-town feel with big city resources provides locals with the resources and potential for growth that is important to the next generation of the workforce. Of the consideration factors when deciding where to job hunt, the availability of jobs is a key indicator for a growing economy. 

To find the job most suited to your skillset, visit the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance’s (LEDA) jobs page for a complete list of available positions across a range of industries in Lubbock. LEDA can also answer questions you might have regarding the local business community and the network of business owners and young professionals. 

Today, people entering the workforce prioritize a healthy work/life blend. As one of the Top 30 Cities for Young Professionals (Yahoo Finance), Lubbock’s entertainment and connectivity with Lubboock Preston Smith International Airport create an enviable pace of life. This work/life balance provides people entering the workforce in Lubbock the freedom to achieve their personal and professional goals. 

However, don’t let the city’s easy way of living fool you! The neon lights illuminating Lubbock’s downtown shine a spotlight on the vibrant nightlife of the 806. Whether you prefer a night on the patio with a glass of Texas High Plains wine, a Broadway production at the world-class theater, The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, or a cold, local craft beer paired with music at The Blue Light, Lubbock’s thriving social scene invites you in as you clock out.

The unbeatable culture found amongst the red brick streets of downtown, along the Marsha Sharp Freeway and around Loop 289 is truly unlike anywhere else. Community involvement plays an integral role in the environment found here by providing opportunities for professional development and individual growth. In Lubbock, Texas, a win for one is a win for all. Whether it’s cheering on the Red Raiders or supporting our local businesses, we are all united by a common thread centered on the success of Lubbock. 

Find your big win in the “Hub City” today by following @lubbockeda on social media and visiting lubbockeda.org/jobs to find your dream job in Lubbock, Texas.

“The work that LEDA is doing in conjunction with TTU and SPC to develop workforce pays off when people choose Lubbock.”

Dan Pope
Former Mayor of Lubbock