Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas’ Post

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 was comprised of 7,159 unemployed residents and 1,045 continued unemployment claims. Click here to read more https://lnkd.in/gKEA35kS

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our Business Solutions team was named the American Job Center (AJC) Business Services Unit (BSU) Team of the Year by the Texas Veterans Commission. This award recognizes our team’s exceptional dedication to providing top-tier employment, training, and placement services to veterans. Congratulations to our Business Solutions team for their exemplary service and being awarded Team of the Year! 🌟

The Heart of Texas region experienced a 0.4% uptick in its unemployment rate compared to January. February's rate of 4.2% comprised of 7,633 unemployed individuals, with 999 ongoing unemployment claims. The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) saw positive job growth, adding 800 new positions. Read more at https://bit.ly/3x59uDx

Exciting News 🎉 On Feb. 26 the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded $188,887 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to Robinson ISD! This grant will enable 185 students to train as medical assistants, providing them with valuable skills while also addressing the increasing demand for high-skill occupations in our community. The JET Grant facilitates the purchase and installation of equipment necessary for hands-on training in these critical fields. Congratulations, Robinson ISD! Also awarded: -Academy Independent School District (ISD): a $192,850 grant to train 150 students in welding, soldering, cutting, brazing, and farm equipment mechanics in partnership with Temple College. -Temple ISD: a $331,346 grant to train 290 students as licensed vocational nurses in partnership with Temple College.

Our team had the honor of welcoming Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) Commissioner Representing Employers, Joe Esparza, to our McLennan County Workforce Solutions Center on Feb. 8. It was an honor to highlight our initiatives and discuss the pivotal role our employers play in our workforce system. Thank you, TWC Commissioner Esparza, for your visit and valuable insights!

The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas six-county region decreased to 3.1% in December 2023, marking a 0.1% drop from November 2023. The Waco Metropolitan Area saw a decrease of 300 jobs in December, and a net job growth of 3,600 for 2023. Read more at https://bit.ly/48OMy9C

The Heart of Texas six-county regional unemployment rate edged down to 3.2% for November, a decrease of .4% from October. Job growth for our region continues to trend upward, with an additional 1,100 jobs added in the month of November. 804 unemployment claims were reported for the month. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gj7mXHbM

Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas congratulates Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) as the recipient of the Texas Workforce Commission's 2023 Local Employer of Excellence award. This award was presented at the TWC's 26th Annual Texas Workforce Conference, and recognizes employers making a positive impact on workers, the community, and the state through their partnerships with Texas Workforce Solutions. We commend PCA for its outstanding contributions to workforce development and look forward to continued collaboration in shaping the future of the Heart of Texas.