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Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
WACO, Texas—National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its 10th year, is a celebration of the life-changing impact of apprenticeships across the United States. This annual event highlights programs that empower individuals to build careers while addressing critical...
October Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Edges Up to 3.9% in October Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate for the Heart of Texas region increased to 3.9% in October, with 7,279 residents seeking employment. The Waco Metropolitan Area experienced an increase of 900 jobs last month,...
September Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 3.8% in September Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region experienced a modest decline, dropping from 4.1% in August to 3.8% in September. This number represents 7,046 unemployed residents across...
August Labor Market Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate at 4.1% Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate for the Heart of Texas region stood at 4.1% in August, with 7,658 residents seeking employment. The Waco Metropolitan Area saw an increase of 1,100 jobs last month, bringing the total number...
July 2024 Labor Market News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 4.2% Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region dipped to 4.2% in July, a modest decrease of 0.2% from the previous month. The Waco Metropolitan Area experienced a loss of 800 jobs during June, as...
St. Anthony’s Care Center Employer Spotlight
St. Anthony's Care Center in Waco, TX, is known for delivering compassionate care through skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care...
June 2024 Labor Market News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Jumps to 4.4 Percent Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region jumped to 4.4% in June, marking a .9% increase from May, according to TexasLMI.com. The Waco Metropolitan Area saw an increase of 100 jobs for the...
Graduates Celebrate Success: MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Program
WACO, Texas (July 1, 2024) — Fourteen students celebrated their graduation from the fully funded Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Pre-Apprenticeship Training during the MC3 Graduation and Signing Day on Friday, June 28. This two week training program equipped...
May 2024 Labor Market News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5 Percent Waco, Texas ⎯ The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region rose to 3.5% in May, with 200 jobs added over the month for the Waco Metropolitan Area, according to TexasLMI.com. The 3.5% unemployment rate for May...
Empowering Educators: YES! Teacher Summer Externship Program Connects Classrooms to Industry
Clifton, TX – June 13, 2024 – Local educators embarked on an enriching summer experience earlier this week through the YES! Teacher Summer Externship Program, an initiative provided by Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas. This innovative program, designed to...