The people of the Blackstone Valley are products of a first-rate public and private school system, providing an educated, hard-working resource for growing businesses. Local colleges work hand-in-hand with area businesses, developing specialized programs and majors based on the needs of today's changing economy. Twelve major colleges are located within thirty minutes of the Blackstone Valley, including national leaders in business, technology, medicine and liberal arts. In an economy driven by information, the Blackstone Valley provides an endless flaw of new knowledge and ideas to keep your business moving.

Employment By Industry

From bricks to binary- In a mill first built for traditional manufacturing, you can now find clean rooms, robots and sophisticated digital technology. The company is Omni MultiMedia in Millbury, a leading provider of CD-ROM publishing, packaging and distribution services for commercial and educational purposes.
(Omni MultiMedia Group, Inc.)

Education

The Blackstone Valley draws upon Massachusetts' rich tradition of quality education at every level. A shared vision between business and educational institutions provides a powerful synergy of training and knowledge building.

Nearby Colleges

• Anna Maria College
  
• Assumption College
  
• Becker College
  
• Brown College
  
• Clark University
  
• Fitchburg State College
  
• Holy Cross College
  
• Nichols College
  
• Quinsigamond Community College
  
• Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
  
• Worcester Polytechnical Institute
  
• Worcester State College
  
• Worcester Technical Institute
  
• Vocational Schools & Programs
  
• Blackstone Valley School-to-Careers Partnership
  
• Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School