Elected officials, educators discuss the future of workforce education in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock business leaders and elected officials met on Wednesday to discuss the future of workforce education across West Te...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock business leaders and elected officials met on Wednesday to discuss the future of workforce education across West Texas.There's a growing need for workers in rural communities across Texas.Lubbock is the largest urban center serving the vast rural area of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Jobs in the area have grown by 9,802 over the last five years and are projected to grow by another 9,705 over the next five years. Healthcare and education sectors make up one-quarter of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area's total employment.