Workforce
The Right People For The Job
Highly skilled, hardworking, dependable, ready to work—these are just a few words to describe the phenomenal workforce in the NETEA region. The diverse industrial make-up of our region has helped produce a trained workforce with a wide array of skill sets sure to meet your needs.
Demographics
| Population & Workforce | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2019 Projection | |
| Total Population | 8,52,728 | 8,84,723 |
| 15+ Population | 6,73,655 | 6,98,931 |
| Labor Force | ||
| Number | Percent | |
| Employed | 3,73,884 | 95 |
| Unemployed | 21,123 | 53 |
Wages
| California | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Salary | $52,350 | $43,620 |
| Avg. Hourly Earnings/Manufacturing | $20.20 | $18.55 |
| Workers Compensation/$100 of Covered Wages | $1.34 | $40 |
Major Employers
| Morningstar Foods | Schneider Electric | Ocean Spray |
| AEP/SWEPCO | Mohawk Industries | Preifert |
| Skeeter Products | General Dynamics | Argon Medical |
| Hydro-Aluminum | Pilgrim’s Pride | Halliburton Energy |
| Seismic Energy Products | Walmart Distribution | Legacy Housing, LTD |
Industry Sectors
Education
With at least one college campus in each NETEA community, there is an abundance of educational opportunities including Associate Degrees, Master’s Degrees, continuing education, and specialized workforce training programs. There are a total of 4 colleges and universities serving our communities and an additional 11 colleges, universities, and technical training institutions within an hour’s drive.
Secondary Institutions
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Kilgore College
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Northeast Texas Community College
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Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Trinity Valley Community College
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Paris Junior College
Educational Attainment
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total 25+ | $49.93 | |
| < Grande 9 | 39.127 | 7.1 |
| Grades 9-12 | 59.81 | 10.9 |
| High School | 172.644 | 31.4 |
| Some College | 138.012 | 25.1 |
| Associate Degree | 28.186 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor Degree | 69.846 | 12.7 |
| Graduate Degree | 32.301 | 5.9 |