Training
Scholarships
Available!
Opportunity awaits! Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend will pay to get you trained. Scholarships are available now for in-demand occupations in industries such as Business, Health Care, Professional Skills & Trade, and Public Service. Now is the time to upskill and hop on a new career path. Qualified participants can receive scholarships to obtain a certification or degree at a local college or university that will be paid for by Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend. See below for a list of occupations that qualify for the training scholarship program. Click Here to Download the PDF
Eligible Training Providers (ETPs) are entities with job training programs approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)–funded training services. The publicly accessible Statewide Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL) includes all programs that are currently approved by TWC for ITA funding.
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Learn about the Targeted Occupations List and how job seekers can use this information to level up their careers. Contact a Workforce Professional to qualify for Training Opportunities available to the public. Click below to watch a short introduction to the WFSCB Targeted Occupations List, which includes occupations in high-demand industries such as Business, Health Care, Professional Skills & Trades, and Public Service.
** Some of the training facilities displayed are not sponsored by Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend. Please consult with a Workforce Professional to qualify and for more information about approved training programs.
The Business Industry is a broad sector of the economy that includes service-related occupations such as Legal, Accounting, General Office and Office Support Jobs in the Coastal Bend Region. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is a standard used to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting data and comparing occupations across data sets.
SOC | Description | 2021 Jobs | Lowest 10% Hourly Earnings | Avg. Hourly Earnings | Median Hourly Earnings | Highest 10 % Hourly Earnings |
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13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 1,462 | $22.32 | $34.81 | $32.06 | $53.94 |
17-3011 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 246 | $17.31 | $25.64 | $24.76 | $35.40 |
15-1211 | Computer Systems Analysts | 310 | $26.54 | $46.89 | $43.78 | $72.49 |
43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 2,498 | $11.37 | $18.65 | $18.26 | $27.09 |
15-1151 | Computer User Support Specialists | 619 | $12.25 | $22.38 | $20.08 | $31.11 |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 467 | $16.39 | $24.47 | $23.43 | $34.21 |
11-1021 | General & Operations Managers | 4,054 | $16.10 | $45.61 | $36.29 | $88.14 |
43-6013 | Medical Secretaries | 1,901 | $11.07 | $14.90 | $14.06 | $19.65 |
15-1244 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 455 | $17.18 | $30.27 | $28.94 | $46.51 |
23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 444 | $15.60 | $22.72 | $21.83 | $31.23 |
21-1093 | Social and Human Services Assistants | 503 | $11.71 | $17.42 | $17.24 | $23.81 |
The Health Care Industry consists of occupations that provide Medical Services and Medical Insurance, or otherwise facilitate the provision of health care to patients. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is a standard used to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting data and comparing occupations across data sets.
The Professional Skills & Trade Industry consists of occupations that are concentrated in the Industrial, Construction, Manufacturing and Mechanical Sectors of the Coastal Bend’s regional economy. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is a standard used to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting data and comparing occupations across data sets.
The Public Service Industry consists of occupations that serve the community with relation to the Government, Public Education/Administration, Public Safety and Human Services. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is a standard used to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting data and comparing occupations across data sets.
SOC | Description | 2021 Jobs | Lowest 10% Hourly Earnings | Avg. Hourly Earnings | Median Hourly Earnings | Highest 10% Hourly Earnings |
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49-3031 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 488 | $14.37 | $23.46 | $22.26 | $34.27 |
53-3052 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 321 | $11.13 | $17.15 | $17.25 | $23.04 |
33-3012 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1,453 | $13.76 | $17.95 | $17.29 | $22.55 |
25-2021 | Elementary School Teachers | 2,632 | $19.97 | $28.86 | $29.01 | $38.12 |
33-2011 | Firefighters | 675 | $17.14 | $25.34 | $23.54 | $38.95 |
25-2022 | Middle School Teachers | 1,260 | $20.16 | $29.29 | $29.89 | $38.25 |
33-3051 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,544 | $11.17 | $25.83 | $25.05 | $39.26 |
25-2031 | Secondary School Teachers | 2,056 | $20.02 | $28.85 | $29.11 | $38.21 |
33-9032 | Security Guards | 1,319 | $8.85 | $14.08 | $13.06 | $18.40 |