High Priority Industries

WorkSource has identified 16 High Priority industries to be  targeted as high-growth industries in the South Plains Region.  More..

High Priority Occupations

Employers have assisted in identification of 36 High Priority Occupations that will be targeted for expenditures of training funds for Program Year 2008.  View occupational profiles for the 36 occupations and More...

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Training Provider Certification System (TPCS)

The Department of Labor has granted the Texas Workforce Commission a waiver which will extend the certification period for applications listed on the TPCS list until June 2009.  View the Statewide Certified Training List.

DOL Non-traditional Jobs for Women 2006

The Department of Labor Women's Bureau publishes information regarding non-traditional employment opportunities for men and women.  More....

DOL Employment Status of Women and Men in 2006 

Median yearly earnings for full-time year-round workers was $32,168 for women; $41,965 for men and in 2005.   More information on the employment status of women and men in 2006 is provided by the Department of Labor....more...

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South Plains Workforce Development Area

 

Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area

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