Explore Careers

Explore Careers and Plan Your Future

Choosing a career can be challenging, and it’s not always easy to know which industries and jobs offer good wages and strong opportunities. Personal experience can limit what you see as possible. Workforce Solutions - Gulf Coast provides key information on in-demand jobs and growing industries in the region, including wages, projected openings, growth trends, and education or training requirements. These resources highlight High-Skill, High-Growth Occupations, helping you focus on careers with strong pay, long-term demand, and opportunities for advancement.

What Are High-Skill, High-Growth Occupations?

High-Skill, High-Growth occupations are careers that offer strong pay, steady job openings, and long-term demand in the Gulf Coast region.

Think of these careers as jobs that are built to last. They are expected to grow over the next 10 years, pay wages that can support a household, offer opportunities to learn new skills and move up over time, and are eligible for a Workforce Solutions education and training scholarship.

Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast uses regional labor market data to identify occupations that employers are hiring for now—and will continue to need in the future. These careers are found in industries that are important to the local economy and are less likely to disappear as technology or economic conditions change.

What Makes a Career High-Skill, High-Growth?

A High-Skill, High-Growth occupation typically:

• Is part of a Targeted Industry in the Gulf Coast region
• Is expected to have more job openings and faster growth than many other careers
• Offers wages at or above the regional average, helping support financial stability
• Requires education or training beyond high school, such as a certificate, degree, apprenticeship, or paid on-the-job training
• Provides opportunities for advancement as skills and experience grow

These careers may require additional training, but they are chosen because the investment in education can lead to better pay, job security, and long-term career options.

Why HSHG Matters for the Region

Focusing on High-Skill, High-Growth occupations does more than help people find employment; it builds a resilient economy. These careers reduce underemployment, provide local businesses with skilled talent. By aligning our workforce with these high-demand roles, we create a ripple effect that strengthens the entire Gulf Coast:

• For Individuals: It reduces underemployment and creates a path to financial independence.
• For Businesses: It provides a steady pipeline of skilled talent needed to innovate and grow.
• For the Community: It ensures our region remains a competitive leader in the global economic market.

Not Sure Where to Start? We Can Help.

Career exploration doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast offers tools to help you discover careers that match your interests, values, skills, and goals:

Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers, or planning your next step, these tools can help you make informed choices—and our team is here to support you every step of the way.