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in Queens
From high tech startups to multigenerational family businesses, from mom and pops to multinational corporations, Queens has opportunities for every talent and talent for every need. And if that’s not enough, Queens’ 8 world class colleges and universities provide a steady stream of talent that’s skilled, sharp, and ready to take on the world.
Almost 70,000 businesses and 1M+ potential employees call Queens home – find out why.
Colleges and Universities in Queens
Limitless Talent
Talent means many different things to different people and no two companies need the same thing, but there’s no denying that growing companies need talent. With multiple colleges and universities, ranging from trade schools and professional certifications to graduate schools, and everything in between Queens has the talent you need. Whatever your need.

Explore Queens Talent
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Excellence in Education
Queens’ schools and universities turn out a steady stream of talented and motivated graduates that reflect the diversity of Queens and are ready to change the world.
Our schools provide companies with the talent that they need to grow and our residents with the skills that they need to thrive in the modern economy.
Queens College
One of the most affordable public colleges in the country, Queens College offers a first-rate education to talented people of all backgrounds.
Queensborough Community College
Queensborough Community College is dedicated to providing an affordable, high-quality education to pre-college, college, and lifelong learners.
LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College, located in LIC, our nation’s fastest-growing neighborhood, educates and supports thousands of New Yorkers annually.
York College
York College enriches lives and enables students to realize their intellectual and human potential as individuals and global citizens.
St. John’s University
St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today’s global society.
Plaza College
Rooted in a tradition of excellence, Plaza educates its students to compete and succeed in an ever-changing workforce.
Vaughn College
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private college in East Elmhurst, New York, specialized in aviation and engineering education
CUNY School of Law
CUNY School of Law is the nation’s #1 public interest law school; its dual mission to practice law in the service of human needs and transform the teaching, learning, and practice of law to include those it has excluded, marginalized, and oppressed.
Workforce Development
Great employees aren’t born, they’re made. All across Queens schools, non-profits, and city agencies are working to ensure a population that is ready for the future with in-demand skills. To find the right workforce partner for your needs, learn more about current and future recruiting opportunities or to discuss your business’ specific goals drop us a line at info@queenschamber.org.

Recruiting Support
The right talent can take your companies to the next level but finding it isn’t easy. We can help.
