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With 66,268 persons with disabilities and a veteran population of 43,982 residing in the Coastal Bend per
2015 U.S. Census estimates, WFSCB served 1,368 persons with disabilities and 3,724 veterans in 2016.
While persons with disabilities is a self-identified characteristic through WorkInTexas.com, Workforce
Solutions estimates are the best our data can verify. Efforts such as the Annual Red, White and You Hiring
Event attracted over 70 employers in 2016. With over 200 veterans and 800 total job seekers, both disabled
veterans and job seekers alike were served.
County
Total Population Veteran population Veteran % Disability %* Persons w Disablilty
Aransas
25,350
2,555
10%
16.9%
4,284
Bee
32,874
2,446
7%
13.1%
4,306
Brooks
7,230
321
4%
14.5%
1,048
Duval
11,388
528
5%
19.3%
2,198
Jim Wells
41,382
2,095
5%
10.9%
4,511
Kenedy
407
21
5%
6.4%
26
Kleberg
31,857
1,859
6%
11.0%
3,504
Live Oak
12,229
1,334
11%
8.9%
1,088
McMullen
820
46
6%
9.7%
80
Nueces
359,715
27,320
8%
10.2%
36,691
Refugio
7,289
570
8%
15.4%
1,123
San Patricio
67,357
4,887
7%
11.0%
7,409
597,898
43,982
7%
11%
66,268
Total
Source: 2015 U.S. Census Estimates
*With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2011-2015
Analysis of workforce development activities, including education and training identifying strengths
and weaknesses.
The Coastal Bend region’s greatest strengths are in the partnerships between workforce, economic
development, educational institutions, and employers. Through these partnerships the residents of the region
benefit through innovative, multi-organizational initiative that help to build a better workforce now and for the
future. The partnerships listed below are just some of the many partnerships throughout the region.
Weaknesses (opportunities) are addressed in the regional Education & Training data provided below
partnerships.
Economic Development Partnership - WFSCB’s President/CEO serves as an ex officio member of the
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation. WFSCB is included in the site selection
process with employers looking at relocating to the region. WFSCB provides employers with local labor
market intelligence specific to their needs and helps to attract business to the area.
Coastal Bend College Onsite Workforce Career Centers- WFSCB’s rural career centers in Beeville, Alice,
and Kingsville are located on the Coastal Bend College campuses. The co-location of the rural Career
Centers on the Coastal Bend College campus help to ensure the most effective use of program funding and
services to the students of the region. Partnerships with the local universities ensure their students are made
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