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A Regional Workforce Advantage

At the center of the Rio Grande Valley, Weslaco offers employers access to a deep regional labor pool, bilingual talent and responsive workforce-training partners.

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Workforce Development

At the Weslaco EDC, we understand the importance of workforce development. Not only is our mission to create jobs and attract businesses, but we also facilitate workforce training and provide workshops to help our local businesses build the skill sets they need to thrive and reach new heights. This is part of the comprehensive support system behind everything we do.

One way the Weslaco EDC fulfills this mission is by partnering with South Texas College to provide free training to Weslaco businesses seeking to train new employees and/or upgrade the current skills of their existing workforce.

Educated Population

75% of Weslaco's population is 18 or older, providing a trained and readily available workforce for industries looking to grow their business. Hands-on training and state certification can be earned at several vocational education and IT technical schools in Weslaco.

Furthermore, "29.4% of the population in Weslaco have an Associate's Degree or higher" — Rio South Texas Economic Council.

29.4% Associate's Degree or Higher
Free Workforce Training via STC
75% Population Age 18+
STC South Texas College Partner
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Labor Market Information

The Workforce Solutions Intelligence site has a collection of Labor Market Information (LMI) reports, tools, data, and resources used to guide current and future Workforce Solutions' initiatives.

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