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November Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.9% Waco, Texas — In November, the unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region remained constant at 3.9%, with 7,346 residents actively seeking employment. Additionally, 967 ongoing unemployment claims were...
Packaging Corporation of America, Knauf North America honored at Texas Workforce Conference
Waco, Texas—Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas celebrated the recognition of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) and Knauf North America (Knauf) at the Texas Workforce Commission’s 27th Annual Texas Workforce Conference, which was held Dec. 4-6 in...
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...