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A Ready Workforce
About half the residents in Waller County are working-aged, between 18 to 64, and the population’s age distribution seems to be stable. Many rural communities across the nation are losing their young adults, or those between 25 to 44 years of age. Waller County actually saw a slight increase in this group along with a strong increase in the percentage of 45-64 year-olds. Download complete workforce data provided by the US Census Bureau.
Waller County had the third fastest employment growth in the Houston CMSA from 1990 to 2003. During this time Waller County experienced a 40.9% growth rate with real jobs increasing by 4,264 (Source Texas Workforce Commission). With the recent expansion of Igloo Corporation, an estimated 800 additional jobs will move into the county bringing the total to over 5,000 additional jobs since 1990. In addition to a vibrant workforce within the county, employers have access to a regional workforce of over 2 million workers within the Houston CMSA.
As of February 2003, Texas added 2,488,400 non-farm jobs since January 1990, representing an increase of 36 percent (Source Business and Industry Data Center). Waller County mirrors the Texas trend as ag-based and farming jobs are declining while manufacturing jobs are increasing. Even though manufacturing jobs have declined nationally since January 1990, Waller County continues to grow in the manufacturing sector.
Waller County represents a diverse and experienced workforce. In addition to manufacturing, trained workers are available in a variety of occupations. You can download a PDF file of employment statistics provided by the US Census Bureau. |
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Workforce Development
Training and development are the key to building a strong workforce. To facilitate employee training, Waller County EDP has partnered with area community colleges and The WorkSource to provide workforce training. For more information on The WorkSource, visit them at their web site.
Blinn College
While located in neighboring Brenham in Washington County, and only a short twenty minute commute from Hempstead, Blinn College is a two-year junior college that provides a variety of educational services including workforce development. As part of their outstanding relationship with Texas A&M, students attending college at Blinn will have the fast track to Texas A&M should they decide to continue their education. Learn more.
Tomball College
Located in Tomball, Texas, Tomball College is part of the dynamic North Harris Montgomery Community College District that also serves the Waller ISD. A short 20 mile drive from the city of Waller, Tomball College stands as a model community college by providing services for college-bound students, continuing education, adult learning, and workforce development. Tomball College also works closely with Waller ISD to provide dual-credit classes and vocational education. Learn more.
Cy-Fair College
The newest campus in the North Harris Montgomery College District, Cy-Fair College has already exceeded expectation with near capacity enrollment in its first year. Providing many services similar to Tomball College, many Waller County citizens find the short 20-30 minute commute to Cy-Fair in Harris County a pleasant drive on the way to a great education. Learn more.
Texas State Technical College
TSTC is well-respected throughout Texas as a premiere workforce training institution. Located in Waco, TSTC serves throughout the state by helping to meet the demands for a well-trained workforce. In Waller County TSTC has partnered with WCEDP to locate needs within the county and address those needs through custom designed workforce training in programs such as welding and CNC machining. Learn more.