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Career Development

San Angelo is committed to building a competitive workforce through collaboration between employers, educators, and community partners. With training programs, industry partnerships, and professional development events, the region helps businesses strengthen their talent pipeline, upskill employees, and prepare for future needs.

Business Training & Events

We support ongoing learning and employer collaboration through local events, where regional businesses, educators, and workforce leaders tackle critical talent development topics:

In collaboration with Concho Valley Workforce Solutions, ASU, Howard College, and the Chamber, we offer: 

  • Custom training workshops 

  • Apprenticeship development sessions 

  • Grant/funding guidance for training reimbursements 

Hosted by the San Angelo ISD and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). This annual event connects students and schools with manufacturing employers, highlighting STEM pathways, apprenticeships, and career opportunities

  • Topics include building a stronger hiring pipeline, upskilling strategies, industry roundtables, cybersecurity hiring trends, and veteran transition programs.

  • These free, peer-driven sessions help employers share best practices and tackle workforce challenges together

Industry Partnerships & Employer Training 

San Angelo's success is built on strong partnerships that equip businesses with the talent, tools, and connections to compete and win in today's economic landscape.

  • San Angelo Regional Manufacturers Alliance (SARMA): A powerful arm of the Chamber that convenes 100+ local manufacturers monthly to coordinate workforce strategies, host factory tours, and drive recruitment and retention initiatives  

  • San Angelo Technology Alliance: A collaboration between businesses, government, and higher education that fosters tech innovation, cybersecurity, and STEM-driven growth, along with facilitating connections with emerging startups and federal defense technology opportunities

  • Employer-Customized Workshops: Developed in collaboration with Concho Valley Workforce Solutions, ASU, Howard College, and the Chamber. These workshops offer apprenticeship program development, rapid-response training facility utilization, and grant and reimbursement support for professional training.

Vocational & Technical Training 

  • West Texas Training Center (WTTC): A 100,000 ft² regional training facility operated by Howard College and SAISD. It hosts industry-specific training across welding, IT, health sciences, auto tech, robotics, and more, including a rapid-response room for employer-led programs 

Workforce Resources & Support 

  • Concho Valley Workforce Solutions / Texas Workforce Commission: A certified one-stop center delivering WIOA training, apprenticeship programs, career services, job posting through WorkInTexas.com, veteran assistance, and employer-focused recruiting tools 

Career & Training Advantages in San Angelo 

San Angelo gives employers and job seekers a competitive edge with training, programs, funding, and partnerships to build a stronger workforce.

  • Hands-on, industry-aligned training across multiple sectors 

  • Employer-driven curriculum and rapid-response training rooms at WTTC 

  • Multiple funding streams (Skills Development Fund, Smart Jobs, WIOA) that support business investment in workforce development 

  • Robust apprenticeship and certification pathways for in-demand careers 

  • Community-backed setup, with public and private entities working together 

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