The Inland Empire has some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States. There are fourteen higher educational institutions which prepare students in a wide range of disciplines. The expert faculties, libraries and modern research centers, planned campus facilities, and the graduate and undergraduate students themselves, all provide local businesses and the community with a wealth of resources.

As suppliers of new talent and highly-educated employees, these colleges and universities will offer an invaluable resource to the community. They also host existing employees of local business and industry by providing ongoing training in management techniques, continuing education, and classes for the advancement of the local area work force through varied extension programs.