Blinn College Applied Sciences Programs Alignment to Targeted Occupations

The Texas Workforce Commission defines “Target Occupations” as high-growth, high-demand occupations. Local Workforce Boards determine these occupations based on local and economic wisdom, guidance from stakeholders, and available occupational training. Economic data, including labor market trends and conditions, allows employers and community members to make informed decisions about workforce resources in the area.

*43-6011 is a combined median with SOC code 43-6014. 43-6011 usually requires more training and technical knowledge than 43-6014.

The targeted occupation list above is used for the purposes of identifying what training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) the Workforce Center may approve for eligible customers pending funds availability and what training programs the local Board may certify for the TWC training provider certification system. Key elements for consideration were high growth, high demand occupation within the Board Region; a wage of no less than $14 per hour; training must be completed within 2 years (for those occupations requiring a Bachelor degree only the last two years may be paid for); and there must be ten or more openings per year. The target occupation list was created using The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) analysis programs and local Board knowledge of economic conditions in the region. TWC does limit the number of occupations a Board may have on its targeted occupation list. Published October 2016.