Workforce Solutions projects 'huge growth' in various industry sectors

WESLACO, Texas - The healthcare and social assistance industry in the Rio Grande Valley is going to grow by between 23 and 28 percent in the next seven years, according to Workforce Solutions.The accommodation and food industry is going to grow 43 percent over the same period, while the administrative, support and waste management sectors combined will grow by 43 percent.The professional, scientific and technical service sectors will grow by 48 percent between now and 2030. And educational services will grow by 53 percent.These were the projections given by Kim Moore, project training specialist at South Texas College, in a presentation made at a summer retreated hosted by RGV Focus at the Knapp Conference Center in Weslaco recently. Moore made the presentation on behalf of Workforce Solutions. After his presentation the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service sought to interview Moore about the numbers. However, an RGV Focus representative suggested talking to a Workforce Solutions staff member instead. Daniel Uribe, business relations and information manager for Workforce Solutions was also at the retreat.In his interview, Uribe said healthcare and social assistance was “by far the largest industry in the Valley. He said there was a “huge need” for more professional, scientific and technical workers. Likewise, teachers and educational staff.Here is the interview.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.