Workforce & Demographics

Central Texas job training, certification and workforce development programs in Round Rock are equipped to fit any business need. This includes accelerated learning and customized training solutions through the region’s higher education institutions and the Round Rock ISD.

Round Rock is one of the fastest growing communities in America with a 25% increase over the past decade and one of the highest diversity index scores in the nation. Home to a young and educated talent pool, over 93% of residents have at least high school diploma while over 41% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. With a labor force participation rate of 86% in the Round Rock-Austin MSA, companies are able to hire key talent.

Round Rock businesses have access to a young and educated workforce with a median age of 33. The talent pipeline is filled with 30,000 annual graduates from area higher education institutions.

Additionally, Round Rock ISD provides first-rate education to over 50,000 students and offers an International Baccalaureate program, STEM education, and an early college high school.

Chamber is proud to help relocating and expanding business secure state-funding for job training. The Round Rock Chamber is proud to help relocating and expanding businesses secure state-funding for job training through various programs offered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Since 1995, TWC’s Skills Development Fund has formed partnerships with local community colleges and technical schools to offer customized job training programs.