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East Texas Targeted Occupations
Target Occupations are determined by each Workforce Board area based on a number of economic indicators and local knowledge. These jobs can help guide you towards the right training for you skills and what is needed in our local economy. Important information about jobs, in-demand industries, and labor market trends allows job seekers and employers to make informed decisions.
Targeted Occupations List
We carefully choose occupations for our Target Occupations List based on specific criteria, such as their importance to our targeted industries, projected job numbers, entry and median wages in East Texas, and skill levels. This selection process involves input from local employers and approval by our Board of Directors. If you're enrolled in our programs, you may qualify for free training related to these chosen occupations.
Contact your career advisor or visit a
Workforce Center for more information.
Targeted Occupations Guide
This document outlines the high-growth,
high-demand targeted occupations within the East Texas region. More specifically, this report was designed to provide information to assist residents in making career choices. In this guide you'll find:
- A brief summary of what the job entails, the type of work it includes, and the typical work conditions.
- Annual salary and growth over 10-years.
- Degree, certifications, and/or experience required, including local colleges and programs.
Career Exploration Resources
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Jobs Y'all
Visit site →Anything is possible. That's what Jobs Y'all is all about. Jobs Y'all is where you can explore good-paying and meaningful careers in growing industries.
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Texas Reality Check
Visit site →It's difficult to predict the future, but it's never too early to start planning for it. Texas Reality Check will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.
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Texas' Career Check
Visit site →TWC's newest online tool, Texas Career Check offers information on hundreds of job titles, pay information, and future projected jobs. This interactive website can help answer your education and career exploration questions.
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Proudly Serving East Texas
Our region includes Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties
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