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There are many paths to good-paying careers that offer stability, opportunities for growth, and a great quality of life—careers with prominent Coastal Bend companies. 

Through UpSkill Coastal Bend, you can learn more about these careers, their average annual earnings, and their educational or training requirements. Plus, you can trace the pathways to these opportunities from high school, community college, or an existing job.

How do I Unlock Opportunities and where do I even start?

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Step up

You’ve already taken the first step by looking for opportunities. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or are looking for a change, choosing a career can be intimidating. It’s a big decision that depends on many factors. The process begins with self-evaluation—considering your needs, goals, personality, and interests.

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Elevate Skills

You’ve already taken the first step by looking for opportunities. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or are looking for a change, choosing a career can be intimidating. It’s a big decision that depends on many factors. The process begins with self-evaluation—considering your needs, goals, personality, and interests.

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Build Connections

You’ve already taken the first step by looking for opportunities. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or are looking for a change, choosing a career can be intimidating. It’s a big decision that depends on many factors. The process begins with self-evaluation—considering your needs, goals, personality, and interests.

Choose your career path

Throughout the Coastal Bend, thousands of openings exist in several industry sectors. Our area has seen steady expansion, further driving the regional economy. Many of these employers offer work-based learning through apprenticeship programs. Others are looking for candidates with two-year technical degrees and often will pay for required courses. These careers are lucrative, in-demand, and provide a great quality of life, after only two years or less of education or training.

Hot Jobs

Throughout the Coastal Bend, thousands of openings exist in several industry sectors. Our area has seen steady expansion, further driving the regional economy. Many of these employers offer work-based learning through apprenticeship programs. Others are looking for candidates with two-year technical degrees and often will pay for required courses. These careers are lucrative, in-demand, and provide a great quality of life, after only two years or less of education or training.

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