Careers

If you’re early in your career or looking for a place where ambition actually pays off, North Fulton deserves a hard look. This is a region where opportunity spans industries, employers invest in their people, and the work you do actually moves the needle.

Technology: Known as the “Technology City of the South,” Alpharetta is home to roughly nearly 1000 tech-driven firms and more than 100,000 employees working across FinTech, MedTech, cybersecurity, logistics tech, IT services, and software development.

Healthcare: Five top hospitals anchor the region, employing thousands of physicians, LPNs, and technicians. Northside Hospital alone employs around 6,000 people and consistently ranks among the best in the state.

Bioscience: Global leaders like UCB, Alcon, Bohemier Ingelgard and Boston Scientific call North Fulton home.

Finance & Insurance: With 70% of all U.S. debit, credit, and digital transactions processed in Georgia, it’s no surprise North Fulton’s financial sector is thriving — led by employers Morgan Stanley and ADP.

Telecommunications: Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications employ thousands across Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, respectively.

Logistics & Business Services: UPS runs its global headquarters from Sandy Springs, making North Fulton a serious launchpad for logistics careers.

Sports & Entertainment: A growing scene of venues, events, and organizations adds another layer of opportunity for those looking to build a career outside the traditional office.

Today’s jobseekers are looking for a clear path to a satisfying career that supports the high quality of life found across North Fulton. Georgia’s second-largest technical college, Gwinnett Tech, serves more than 22,000 students annually — and the college holds a campus in Alpharetta that offers degree programs, adult education, and continuing education designed for immediate workforce impact. Gwinnett Tech’s Continuing Education Division focuses on practical, real-world job skills that local employers need to grow, delivering customized training to more than 5,000 students in 2025 alone.

Eligible career seekers can also access funding through WorkSource Fulton at the North Fulton Career Center in Sandy Springs via the federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Approved high-demand training programs span advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, and transportation, distribution, and logistics.

In North Fulton’s collaborative and welcoming business environment, it’s not hard to imagine that your next opportunity might start with a conversation instead of an application.

Here are just a few of the many networking events in the Atlanta metro that build real connections for career professionals:

The Greater North Fulton Chamber keeps the calendar full, including BOLD (a women’s networking and empowerment group), and Pro Alliance (metro Atlanta’s largest weekly networking group for professionals and business owners). The Chamber also hosts signature events like the annual Golf Classic and the Spring Soiree outdoor gala — offering an excellent chance to put faces to names and grow your professional network.

BNI North Fulton offers a referral network built around professional development, ideal for anyone looking to grow their circle with purpose.