Workforce Development

A Skilled Workforce, Ready to Work Today and Grow Tomorrow

San Angelo delivers a workforce advantage rooted in West Texas grit and strengthened by modern education, military transition programs, and strong regional talent pipelines. Whether your business needs welders, technicians, nurses, software developers, CDL drivers, or cyber-trained veterans – you’ll find them here.

From high school CTE programs to university-level research, San Angelo is producing job-ready workers and lifelong learners equipped for tomorrow’s industries.

High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) https://www.saisd.org/departments/cate
17+ programs at San Angelo ISD including Welding, Engineering, Construction, Healthcare, and Ag Science
Certifications in OSHA-10, NCCER, Adobe, Microsoft, CPR, Automotive, and more
Work-based learning, student internships, and dual-credit programs

Degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Agriculture, Business, and more
Cutting-edge labs and simulation environments
Named A Top 10 Military Friendly School for veterans and military-connected students
Partner in developing custom training and workforce alignment with local employers

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Training in healthcare, trades, CDL, HVAC, diesel tech, and continuing education
New programs include electrical, plumbing, and more
Strong partnerships with regional employers for workforce placements

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Military-Trained Workforce

San Angelo is home to Goodfellow Air Force Base, which trains military personnel in:

Intelligence
Firefighting
Cybersecurity
Emergency Response & Operations

These highly skilled individuals bring advanced technical expertise, leadership, and security clearances to the civilian workforce — many choosing to remain and work in the Concho Valley post-service.

Key Industry Workforce Strengths

Sector	Local Talent Strength
Advanced Manufacturing	Welding, machining, industrial tech, fabrication
Logistics & Distribution	CDL drivers, warehouse workers, freight/logistics managers
Energy	Oilfield, solar, wind, equipment maintenance
Healthcare	RNs, LVNs, technicians, CNAs, medical admin support
Agriculture	Plant/animal science, ag mechanics, food and feed handling
IT & Cybersecurity	ASU-trained grads, veterans from Goodfellow’s cyber programs

Workforce Training & Upskilling Support

San Angelo’s workforce isn’t just ready — it’s adaptable. We work closely with local employers and training partners to:

Create custom training programs
Support on-the-job training (OJT) grants and apprenticeships
Offer upskilling programs in automation, safety, and management
Provide incentives for hiring and training local talent

Our workforce is the reason business come to San Angelo and are the reason they thrive. Here, you'll find a skilled, dependable, and community-minded talent pool.

Regional Labor Shed

Over 140,000 regional workers

Low attrition and high workforce retention rates

In-migration from rural communities and neighboring cities

Competitive wages and cost of living

Build Your Team in San Angelo

Whether you need 5 skilled workers or 500, San Angelo can provide the talent, training, and teamwork to drive your success.

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