Growth Driver #4: Talent to Sustain Your Business
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS
The community is served by a number of high quality secondary and post-secondary schools within a short drive of the Village. Many of the community colleges offer high quality training focused on the modern industrial and commercial sectors growing in the region.
- South Suburban College
- Prairie State College
- Governor’s State College
- Bremen High School District 228
- Southland Development Authority - Targeted Training for Small Businesses
QUALITY OF LIFE AMENITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN HAZEL CREST
To retain employees, it is no longer sufficient to offer a job. It helps to be located in a pleasant, safe and vibrant community with entertainment options close by - in addition to the endless cultural and recreation options in downtown Chicago and on the nearby Lake Michigan lakefront.
- Natural beauty - As a Tree City USA designee, Hazel Crest has abundant outdoor recreation options with proximity to Forest Preserves, and open lands and bike trails
- Cultural amenities - Hazel Crest is a quick train ride to downtown Chicago and arts venues in the the Loop and the suburbs - as well as being the home of the South Suburban Genealogical Society
- Easy access to the new Obama Library - Hazel Crest is a 15 minute Metra train ride or automobile trip to the new presidential library
- Monthly community events - The Village and its Park District have non-stop programming to keep you and the family entertained and invigorated