Workforce
In 2007, LCDC helped to establish the Liberty County Workforce Academy providing regional leadership for secondary education and scholarships for Liberty residents.
Liberty County Workforce Academy
2008 Workforce Best Practices Award
Texas Economic Development Council
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Skilled workers, a sizable labor force, accredited job training programs and a strong work ethic meet prospective companies when they enter Liberty County. The City of Liberty is dedicated to advocating for a highly skilled and highly trained workforce throughout the region.
| 2008 EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES |
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Percent Distribution by Occupation for Liberty County
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| Management, professional, and related |
24.0% |
| Service |
15.4% |
Sales and office
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20.2% |
Farming, fishing, and forestry
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0.6% |
| Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair |
20.0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving |
19.8% |
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Percent Distribution by Industry for Liberty County
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting, and mining
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4.4% |
| Construction |
12.0% |
Manufacturing
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14.3%
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Wholesale trade
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3.5%
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Retail trade
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11.8%
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Transportation & warehousing, and utilities
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10.4%
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| Information |
0.9% |
| Finance & insurance, and real estate & rental/leasing |
3.5% |
| Professional, scientific & management, and administrative & waste management services |
7.0% |
| Educational serv., and Healthcare & social assistance |
18.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, & recreation, and accommodation & food services |
4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration |
4.8% |
| Public administration |
4.8% |
Percent Distribution by
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Class of Worker for Liberty County
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Private wage and salary workers
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76.6%
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Government workers
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16.4%
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| Self-employed workers |
6.9% |
Liberty County Workforce Academy
The Liberty community is benefited by four exceptional vocational institutions uniquely partnered to form the Liberty County Workforce Academy (LCWA). The Academy offers customized training and services in professional and workforce development with the assistance of Lamar Institute of Technology, Lee College, Lone Star College and San Jacinto College.
The Liberty Community Development Corporation enables LCWA scholarships to eligible Liberty ISD students and adults residing within the district seeking to enter the workforce or to improve existing skills. For scholarship assistance contact the Liberty County Workforce Academy.
Colleges and Universities
It is a short commute to higher education for Liberty residents intent on a university degree. Some of the nation’s premier research facilities are located on these campuses. Together these institutions provide leading edge education and training to meet the challenging requirements of industry and offer residents and businesses the opportunity to continually update their skills.
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“Liberty is still the American Dream.
Whether looking to create or relocate, our healthy economy, steady growth, and market accessibility, make Liberty an ideal choice for light industry, back office and retail operations.
How can we be your business partner?”