Training
Training providers, such as community colleges, proprietary schools, and universities, use a targeted occupation list, which is established by the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, to develop workforce training. The occupations with the highest growth and wage potential in the Permian Basin appear on this list. The targeted occupation list is determined using historical data, TWC labor market information and local insight. The training is available to qualifying individuals.
The most current occupations with the highest growth and wage potential are listed below in “Jobs of the Future.”
Individuals interested in the Workforce Solutions Permian Basin's training services should contact the local offices to determine if they are eligible for this service. Workforce Solutions will assist qualifying individuals with the training costs who choose a training program from the targeted occupation list.
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Computer Network Support Specialists
Correctional Officers/Jailers
Dental Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Electrical Power-Line Install/Repair
Electricians
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
EMTs/Paramedics
Engineering Techs, Except Drafters
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Fire Fighters
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
Machinist
Medical Assistants
Medical/Clinical Lab Techs
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical Secretaries
Petroleum Pump System/Refine Operator
Pharmacy Technicians
Physical Therapist Assistants
Pipelayers
Radiologic Technologists/Techs
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (includes Rig Operators)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Ed
Service Unit Operator, Oil, Gas, and Mining
Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor-Trailer (includes HazMat)
Weld/Solder/Brazing Mach Operator
Wellhead Pumpers