HOT Targeted Occupations
Workforce Solutions has developed an interactive Technical Occupations Guide for the Heart of Texas (HOT) region that includes occupation titles, descriptions, statistics, and local training programs and can be viewed alphabetically, by industry, or by school. To access this Guide, please click here.
The Heart of Texas Targeted Occupations are occupations that support local, growing industries and meet the following criteria:
- Meets Board policy for training cost and duration (up to 2 years post secondary training);
- At least one college or other training provider within commuting distance of the area exists;
- Leads to an entry wage of at least $8.95 per hour (that is monthly wages for full time employment of $1550/mo or better);
- Provides for career progression opportunities;
- Training in the occupation leads to a high likelihood of placement in a job in the area upon completion
Anyone interested in determining if they are eligible for a scholarship under the Workforce Investment Act for training in one of these occupations should go to the nearest Workforce Solutions Center for more information.
Please click here to download the entire 2010 Technical Occupations Guide (
1.8 MB)
