Across our 10-county region, more than 115,000 students are enrolled in industry-aligned, credential and degree pathways connected to high-demand careers.
- 50,000 students in healthcare
- 46,500 in STEM
- 13,400 in semiconductor & advanced manufacturing
- 6,500 in skilled trades
At the same time, thousands of job openings across these sectors show just how important early career awareness, work-based learning, and employer engagement truly are.
Our newest Texas Talent Experts report — developed in partnership with Opportunity Austin and Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area — highlights how regional collaboration is aligning K-12 pathways with real workforce demand.
Read the white paper and see how Central Texas is strengthening its talent pipeline from the classroom forward.