Workforce Population/ Unionization Caldwell County Workforce is 15,978 0% Union activity and no history of union activity
Potential for Employment The Target Industry Analysis, prepared by Lower Colorado authority, states Lockhart is noted as fortunate to have key demographic variables that would be attractive to any employer considering Lockhart as a final destination. Key attributes:
Growing, youthful population which is entering the workforce in increasing numbers
Labor force is twice the size of total employment for the county increasing the lure to work locally in Lockhart
A continuing enhancement of performance in the Lockhart school district
Skill of Workforce Lockhart draws a workforce from approximately a 35-mile radius. Within this area there are a wide variety of manufacturing operations and multiple high-tech companies. These are located north, in Austin and its surrounding areas, while businesses south of Lockhart tend to be more agricultural.
Occupational Skills Greatest concentration: Professional/Sales occupations. These are closely followed by service and production.
%
By Occupation:
Sales and Office
29.2
Management/Professional
20.9
Service
17.4
Production/Transportation/Materials
18.0
Construction/Extraction/Maintenance
13.3
Farming/Fishing/Forestry
1.1
By Industry:
Government Workers(local/state/federal)
21.7
Manufacturing
16.7
Agriculture/Fishing and Hunting
1.0
15% of surveyed employees working in Lockhart are using a trade that is not their best skill to avoid commuting. The commute to work is not only a hassle for our citizens, but keeps our city from strengthening the community. Workforce Survey identifies: 55% of our local workforce drives out of the County to work 80% of these respondents, would prefer to work here in the city
Training Opportunities AustinCommunity College will create instruction classes based on your specific needs and will hold them on site in Lockhart by contract. The State of Texas offers workforce training grant programs that are intended for this purpose. The Skills Development Fund provides grants which assists businesses and labor unions by designing, financing, and implementing customized job training programs
Acknowledgements and Awards: The LockhartIndependentSchool District received two acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency for the 2004-2005 school year. First was an accountability rating of “Academically Acceptable”, which is based upon TASK and SDAA II results, dropout rates, and high-school completion rates. The second was a Gold Performance Acknowledgement stating that the LISD had “Commended Performance in the study of Writing.” Over the past few years, 2003-2005, each sector of schools(elementary thru high-school) in the LISD have seen considerable rises in student passing percentages for tests in reading, writing, and mathematics. Additionally, an online report card, implemented by www.myschools.com shows the increase of our high-school graduation rate from 84.2% in 2003 to 88.5% in 2005, which surpasses the Texas state average.
7 Post-Secondary Schools in the Area: Texas State University, San Marcos The University of Texas at Austin Concordia University St. Edward's University Hutson-Tillotson College St. Mary's University Austin Community College
Quality of Life
Public Parks
7
Public Swimming Pools
2
Football / Soccer / Baseball Fields
10
Golf Courses
1
Cinemas
1
Public Libraries
1
Theatres
2
Museums / Galleries
1
Churches
31
The population in Lockhart continues to grow As a city, population rose 35.4% from 1994 to 2003, and has been estimated to have welcomed another 1500 new residents in the last 5 years. CaldwellCounty is taking second only to TravisCounty in the greatest number of new residents migrating from out of state. The Lockhart Planning Commission has developed a statement of its own views as the city breaks into the 21st century, and an ideal foresight of the future based on the community’s values. Lockhart’s Vision is:
To be a first-class community that has maintained its integrity and sense of community…
To create a positive community, through the development of new neighborhoods served by parks and open space…
To be a City that focuses on family by ensuring quality recreational activities To be a city recognized for, “The integration of the natural landscape throughout the community…”
9 Specialists: Cardiology, Dermatology, Hematology/Oncology, General and Orthopedic Surgeon, Nephrology, Podiatry, Urology
City of Lockhart EMS
Lockhart EMS serves our community with pride and a high standard of customer service and patient care. They have 2 units that run simultaneously.
Commercial & Retail Development
Available Retail Sites Historic District Boundaries Business Development Maintain Site/ Building Inventory Zoning & Permitting Assistance Financing Options Available State/ Federal Programs Certified Development Corp. Banks Liaison to Enterprise Zone Program Interpret Tax Phase-In Market Consumer Surveys Community Profile/ Census Statistics Hyper Link to Chamber/ City Web Site Assist with State & Federal Agencies
Small Business Development Center Counseling Texas Department of Economic Development Permitting, Import/ Export, Marketing Workforce Development Texas Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture Small Business Administration Workforce Center U.S. Economic Development Agency Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
Entrepreneurial Start-up Guidance Feasibility of Business Proposal Development of Business Plan State and Federal Programs
Retail Business Assistance Store/ Window Display Inventory Management Planning Public Relations Budgeting Advertising Costs Promotions/ Community Events
Espansion/Retention Assistance Business Plan Creation and Evaluation State and Federal Programs Market Analysis
Recruitment Retail Target Market Identification Marketing Plan Development Business and Marketing Implementation Location/ Relocation Assistance Business Development Infrastructure Development Workforce Development
Rehabilitation of Historic Business Properities Liaison…
Texas Historical Commission Liaison
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Product Sources
Restoration Professionals
Available Loans and Grants Sec. Of Interior Standards Interpretation Liaison to...
Rehabilitation Programs
Lockhart Historical-Preservation Commission
City Building, Zoning & Permitting Departments
Lockhart Economic Development Corporation
Caldwell County Development Corporation
Revolving Loan Fund
City of Lockhart Revolving Loan Fund
The Team for a Successful Future Small Business Development Center Lockhart Economic Development Department Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
