Concho Valley Workforce

What Concho Valley Workforce does

Concho Valley Workforce, operating legally as the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board (CVWDB) and doing business as Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley, is a Texas Local Workforce Development Board (designation LWDB-12) established in 1998 and certified by the Texas Workforce Commission on August 31, 1999. The organization operates a federally-mandated One-Stop Service Delivery Network from its headquarters at 202 Henry O. Flipper Street in San Angelo, Texas, serving a 13-county rural region (Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green counties) covering approximately 17,000 square miles and a population of roughly 175,000.

The service portfolio is organized around three delivery lines: job-seeker services (WIOA programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth ages 14-24; the Choices/TANF program; SNAP E&T; veteran priority services; adult education and GED preparation; vocational rehabilitation), employer services (job posting, applicant screening, hiring events, WorkInTexas.com access, EmployTest pre-employment assessments, tax credit navigation, and Skills Development Fund / Self-Sufficiency Fund grant facilitation), and child care services (subsidized child care, provider quality initiatives through Texas Rising Star, and PreKindergarten partnerships). Technology infrastructure is modest: the organization uses the state-administered WorkInTexas.com job-matching platform and a third-party EmployTest assessment library of more than 100 instruments, with no proprietary software product and no public-facing API.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Revenue (not publicly disclosed) originates from federal appropriations routed through the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Agriculture, supplemented by annual state allocations from the Texas Workforce Commission and Wagner-Peyser Act employment-service funding. All services are delivered at no cost to eligible participants and employers, positioning the organization as a public-sector intermediary rather than a commercial enterprise; the relevant investor frame is therefore as a stable, regulatorily-protected government services monopoly within its geographic jurisdiction.

Name

Concho Valley Workforce

Legal name

Concho Valley Workforce Development Board

Website

https://cvworkforce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concho Valley Workforce Development Board operates a Texas Workforce Commission-certified One-Stop center in San Angelo, delivering free WIOA, TANF, SNAP E&T, vocational rehabilitation, child care, and employer recruitment services across a 13-county rural region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Administration of Human Resource Programs (923)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF), State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Child care assistance
• Employment training programs
• Job placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Angelo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Federal): Primary funding from federal agencies including Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Agriculture through workforce development legislation including WIOA, TANF, and SNAP E&T programs.
2. State Allocation (Texas Workforce Commission): Annual funds allocated by Texas Workforce Commission with assigned performance targets and standards for local workforce development operations.
3. Wagner-Peyser Employment Services: Federal-state partnership funding for employment services including job search assistance, job placement, and recruitment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Concho Valley Workforce (operating as Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley) is a publicly-funded workforce development board that delivers free employment, training, vocational rehabilitation, child care, and employer recruitment services through a certified One-Stop Service Delivery Network. Its core products include WIOA Youth and Adult programs, the Choices TANF program, SNAP E&T, Veteran Services, Child Care Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Employer/Business Services, all supported by the WorkInTexas.com job-matching system and the EmployTest pre-employment assessment platform.

Product overview

Concho Valley Workforce (Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley) is a workforce development board operating a One-Stop Service Delivery Network under the Texas Workforce Commission. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but rather provides an integrated suite of workforce services including WIOA programs for youth and adults, the Choices TANF program, SNAP E&T, Veteran Services, Child Care Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Employer/Business Services. The portfolio centers on connecting job seekers (including youth, veterans, TANF recipients, and individuals with disabilities) with employment, training, and support services while helping employers find qualified talent. Key service delivery tools include WorkInTexas.com for job matching and EmployTest for pre-employment assessments. Programs serve a 13-county region covering approximately 17,000 square miles in West Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs Federally funded workforce development programs serving economically disadvantaged individuals including youth (ages 14-24), adults, and dislocated workers. Services include occupational skills training, work experiences, tutoring, leadership development, summer youth paid work experience, and college financial aid.
• Choices Program (TANF) Assists applicants, recipients, and former recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to transition from welfare to work through job search, job readiness classes, and subsidized employment participation.
• SNAP E&T (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training) Provides SNAP recipients with work-based activities and educational and training services to help participants identify and address barriers to gainful employment and transition off benefits.
• Veteran Services Employment support services for veterans and eligible spouses receiving priority of service, including job search assistance, career counseling, and training opportunities for transition to civilian employment.
• Child Care Services (CCS) Helps families access affordable, high-quality child care through financial subsidies, assistance with provider selection, and eligibility support through the Texas Rising Star quality initiative.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment, including counseling, training, job placement assistance, and the Student HireAbility and Summer Earn and Learn programs.
• Employer Services / Business Services Connects local and regional employers with qualified candidates through hiring events, applicant screening, recruiting support, pre-employment assessments via EmployTest, customized training solutions, and assistance accessing TWC Skills Development Fund and Self-Sufficiency Fund grants.
• SPARK Youth Career Exploration Interactive, hands-on career exploration event for high school students (grades 10-12) in partnership with Region ESC 15, Shannon Health, SAISD CTE, and 1st Community Federal Credit Union, providing exposure to various career pathways.
• Adult Education & Literacy / GED Educational services helping adults earn their GED and improve literacy skills for workforce readiness, delivered through partnerships with educational institutions in the region.
• Career & Education Services Career awareness programs including Teacher Externship, Careers in Depth, Grant Opportunities, and Target Occupations resources designed for students, educators, and job seekers exploring career pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple success stories of TANF recipients achieving full-time employment and transitioning off public assistance within months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Howard CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner for workforce training programs including CDL training. Program participants enroll in occupational skills training at Howard College with WIOA funding support. Howard College also provides GED assistance and career pathway connections.
• Angelo State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership for career resources, educational pathways, and college financial aid programs through WIOA. Students are referred for post-secondary education and training opportunities.
• Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA youth work experience placement host providing employment opportunities for program participants. Hosts Sara Rodriguez in WEX placement with pathway to permanent employment.
• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing annual fund allocation, performance standards, oversight, and connection to statewide workforce system including 28 Local Workforce Development Boards. TWC organizes annual Texas Workforce Conference.
• San Angelo Early Childhood CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience placement host for WIOA Out-of-School Youth program participant Anslee, providing hands-on career exploration in early childhood education with full-time employment offer upon completion.
• Region ESC 15supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Service Center partner for SPARK Youth Career Exploration event and career education initiatives serving Concho Valley schools.
• Shannon HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for SPARK Youth Career Expo and career exploration events introducing students to healthcare career pathways.
• SAISD CTE DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education department partnership for youth career events and pathways connecting students to workforce opportunities.
• 1st Community Federal Credit UnionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue sponsor for SPARK Youth Career Expo hosted at 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena.
• LONG Industries, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning employer partner recognized as 2025 Local Employer of Excellence. Brandon O'Neill actively participates in hiring events, job fairs, career days, and uses WorkInTexas platform. Engages with local high schools for student recruitment into skilled trades careers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• America Works: Private employment services company specializing in placing public-benefit recipients (TANF, SNAP, vocational rehabilitation clients) into jobs — a direct functional peer to Concho Valley's Choices, SNAP E&T, and VR program offerings.
• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit administering AbilityOne and employment programs for people with disabilities, including vocational rehabilitation and placement — overlapping directly with Concho Valley's VR service line.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and placement programs for disadvantaged populations — overlapping substantially with Concho Valley's WIOA adult, TANF, and vocational rehabilitation mandates, though private-funded rather than formula-funded.
• Equus Workforce Solutions: Private operator of WIOA and workforce development programs under contract with state and local workforce boards nationwide, including Texas. Competes for the same employer relationships and program delivery contracts that fund public LWDBs like Concho Valley.
• Workforce Solutions for North Texas: Plano/Dallas-area LWDB offering the same WIOA-aligned suite of services (adult, youth, dislocated worker, employer, child care). A direct peer in regulatory designation, service architecture, and funding mechanism.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute / National Institute for People with Disabilities): Nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment placement, and job coaching services for individuals with disabilities — a direct functional peer to Concho Valley's Vocational Rehabilitation program line.
• Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin: Another of the 28 Texas Local Workforce Development Boards operating a one-stop center model with WIOA, TANF, and employer services. It is the most geographically adjacent LWDB to Concho Valley, serving a similar rural West Texas region and competing for state attention and discretionary funding.
• Capital Area Workforce Solutions (Workforce Solutions Capital Area): Austin-area LWDB operating under the same Texas Workforce Commission framework and certified one-stop model, delivering WIOA, child care, employer, and vocational rehabilitation services. Directly comparable in regulatory structure and program mix, differing only by urban scale.

Broad incumbents

• Maximus: Large government services contractor operating workforce, unemployment insurance, and human services programs for federal and state agencies. Operates at a much larger scale and competes for the same state workforce program contracts Concho Valley's parent (TWC) awards.

Regional players

• CareerSource Florida: Florida's statewide network of workforce development boards delivering WIOA and employer services — directly comparable in mission and program mix to Concho Valley's LWDB, but operating in a different state regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cvworkforce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concho-valley-workforce
• Instagraminstagram.com/workforcesolutionscv
• Xx.com/cvworkforce

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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