Healthcare and education offer great paths to success.

While Southeast Texas remains a hotbed for construction, transportation, electrical, and industrial jobs, they are by no means the only skilled trade careers available to you. In fact, there is an ever-growing need for qualified and certified workers in other fields all over the region, most notably in healthcare and education.

And Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is here to help with the free resources you need to begin a great career.

The smart choice

Why consider a career in healthcare or education? Both provide stability and long-term growth opportunities, and their strong salaries and good benefits make it easier to live independently.

For a better idea of what to expect with these types of jobs, here are some of the top positions, average salaries, and the educational or training requirements you’ll need to get your career started.

Healthcare

• Pharmacy Technician

Average salary: $40,300
Typical entry education level needed: High school grad or equivalent

• RN (Registered Nurse)

Average salary: $82,300
Typical entry education level needed: bachelor’s degree

• LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

Average salary: $47,500
Typical entry education level needed: associate degree

• Radiology Technician

Average salary: $60,900
Typical entry education level needed: associate degree

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

Average salary: $79,300
Typical entry education level needed: associate degree

• Physical Therapist Assistant

Average salary: $74,200
Typical entry education level needed: associate degree

Education

•  Special Education Teachers – all levels (Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary)

Average salary: $58,100-$59,300

Typical entry education level needed: bachelor’s degree

• Teachers – all levels (Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary)

Average salary: $57,300-$62,700

Typical entry education level needed: bachelor’s degree

Best of all, jobs in healthcare and education are Targeted Occupations. That means job training, funding, and support services such as transportation and childcare are available for those who qualify. To find out if you are eligible, simply fill out the WIOA (Workforce Investment & Opportunity Act) application here.

And healthcare and education jobs are just a couple of the Targeted Occupations that offer training and support. For a complete listing, check out our website here.

So much more to explore!

There’s never been a better time to take advantage of training opportunities for hot, in-demand
jobs all across Southeast Texas. Especially if you look beyond traditional industrial or construction jobs. You’ll find loads of helpful career development and job training resources on our website. Or start a live chat or give us a call at 1.877.834.5627 if you have specific questions. Plus, you can always get help in-person at one of our four local Workforce Centers.