AT&T Nevada announced on June 18 that the telecommunications giant is bringing 300 jobs to Reno and 350 new jobs to Las Vegas. The jobs are part of an initiative AT&T announced in September 2006 involving the relocation of customer service positions that had previously been outsourced.
"We bring these jobs to the state of Nevada because of the visionary leadership of our Legislature and our governor," said Hal Lenox, AT&T president Nevada. "They have created a pro-growth culture and the right business-friendly climate to bring hundreds of new jobs to Nevada. We are pleased to announce our jobs expansion and continued investment in this great state."
The 650 jobs will support AT&T’s Tier 1 Data Calling Center, which handles customer service for AT&T customers across the country, according to the company's announcement. Employees in the center assist AT&T Yahoo! High Speed internet subscribers who self-install their service or have basic questions about the service. Hiring for the calling center in Reno is expected to begin during the second quarter of 2008.
"When we create laws that encourage companies to compete in the marketplace in Nevada, one of the added benefits is investment in technology, jobs and infrastructure, which in turn benefits Nevadans," said Nevada State Senator Randolph Townsend of Reno. "As legislators, we work to provide a framework that promotes competition and allows the marketplace to flourish. When that happens, we all benefit."
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