Did you know Texas has 254 counties but only 28 workforce boards to serve them? Each board covers a region, often spanning several counties. But Fort Worth’s economy is powerful enough to stand on its own: Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC) exists because our talent and industry base are strong enough to warrant it.
Talent, Infrastructure, and Space to Scale
September is Workforce Development Month, and there’s no better time to recognize the engine that keeps Fort Worth’s talent pipeline running. For three decades, WSTC has connected local job seekers with area employers, offering everything from resume support to skills training at no cost. But it’s their employer-facing services that make Fort Worth’s growth story possible. WSTC’s Business Service Representatives work directly with companies to identify workforce needs, source qualified candidates, and connect them to funding for employee training, providing the talent, infrastructure, and space to scale that Fort Worth employers need to grow.
Robert Sturns, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County said “”Workforce Solutions is where talent meets opportunity. We work at the intersection of industry, education, and workforce development to ensure employers have access to skilled talent, educators understand evolving workforce demands, and job seekers can connect to careers that offer economic mobility. That’s how we build a stronger workforce and a stronger Fort Worth.”
Partnerships at Work
In Fort Worth, the yes is built in, and WSTC helps make sure the talent is too.
Higher education is a critical partner in that pipeline. Tarrant County College works alongside WSTC and the Texas Workforce Commission to design customized training programs that respond directly to employer demand, giving Fort Worth companies a steady stream of skilled, job-ready workers. That collaboration was on full display when Cummings Electrical needed to upskill more than 630 employees for high-demand electrical contracting roles. TCC and WSTC helped the company secure a $1.27 million Skills Development Fund grant, ensuring its workforce could keep pace with the region’s construction boom.
Employers of every size are finding a place in this pipeline. As DrinkPAK builds out its Fort Worth manufacturing facility in southern Fort Worth, part of an investment expected to bring close to 1,000 new jobs, WSTC has been at the table helping connect residents to these job opportunities.
DrinkPAK celebrated the grand opening of its 1.4 million-square-foot Fort Worth facility in April 2026 [image: DrinkPak]
Other Recent Fort Worth Companies that have received Skills Development grants:
- Dot IT Skills Development grant $182,457
- 30 new jobs
- 76 incumbent workers trained
- GEV Wind Power $179,960
- 20 new jobs
- 40 incumbent workers trained
Where Job Seekers and Employers Connect
Job seekers and employers alike can see this work in action at the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Hosted by WSTC, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Veterans Commission, this statewide event connects veterans, military spouses, and the general public with more than 165 employers hiring now. It’s free, open to everyone, and a firsthand look at how Fort Worth keeps talent and opportunity moving together.W
At the center of the country, there’s a city centered on getting things done, and this Workforce Development Month, WSTC’s work is a reminder that a workforce built for scale, built for yes, starts right here in Fort Worth.
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