• InterLink 2026 Labor Market Survey

  • Dear Business/Community Leader:

    Thank you for participating in the InterLink Annual Employer Labor Market Survey.

    InterLink conducts an annual survey for North Central Texas Career (CTE) and Technical Education decision-makers to plan high school programs of study that will prepare students for occupations in high demand to meet the need of regional employers. This has resulted in the development of some of the most respected CTE Centers and Programs of Study in the nation. Your participation will help them continue their work.

    The North Central Texas Region consists of the 16 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise.

    About The Survey:

    • All responses are treated as confidential and will be reported in aggregate.
    • Respondents completing the survey will receive the survey report by email.
    • The average time for completing the survey is 15-20 minutes. Some 2024 survey respondents noted that they needed additional time for data collection. Based on this feedback, the survey has been revised to allow the user to see all questions simultaneously to determine what data is needed prior to beginning the survey. If you scroll down to the question “Which industry does your company represent?” and select your industry, you will be able to see the entire survey before completing any other question. 
    • Our interest is in occupation demand from entry-level to those requiring advanced degrees.
    • Any question that is not applicable may be skipped unless otherwise noted.We encourage you to share the survey link with other employers, associations, and organizations.

    We greatly appreciate your participation!

  • AGR - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources industry.
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  • ARCH - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Architecture/Construction industry.
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  • ARTS - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Arts/Audio Visual Technology/Media Communications industry.
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  • BUS - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Business/Management/Administration/Non-Profit industry.
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  • EDU - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Education/Training industry.
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  • FIN - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Finance/Insurance/Real Estate industry.
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  • GOV - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Government/Public Administration industry.
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  • HEA - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Health Science/Medicine industry.
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  • HOS - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Hospitality/Tourism industry.
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  • HUM - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Human Services industry.
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  • INF - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Information Technology/Telecommunications industry.
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  • LAW - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security industry.
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  • MAN - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Manufacturing industry
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  • MAR - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Marketing/Sales/Service industry.
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  • SCI - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics industry.
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  • TRA - Please indicate which positions, and how many, you may hire in the next five years within the Transportation/Distribution/Logistics including Automotive/Air/Rail industry.
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  • List any occupations by job title not identified above and the number that you may hire in the next five years. You can add more occupations by hitting the save button below each row.

  • Emerging and Evolving Occupations

    Technology and changing business practices may affect the way work is performed. Please think of any emerging (new) and/or evolving (changing) occupations in your company or industry of which we should be aware.
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  • The following workplace basic skills and attributes have been identified for entry level workers. Check all that apply for your organization's entry level workforce needs.*
  • In hiring entry-level workers, what must-have skills do these entry-level workers tend to have missing?*

  • Texas’ Career and Technical Education programs are encouraged to provide diverse credentialing opportunities to ensure alignment with current industry expectations. Please list any degrees, licenses, and/or industry-recognized credentials required for a qualified candidate to be considered for employment in your industry.

    You can use the section below to save and add as many opportunities as you'd like. Example: Medical Assistant, Master's Degree, 12-19 months.
  • List any occupations by job title not identified above and the number that you may hire in the next five years. You can add more occupations by hitting the save button below each row.
  • If applicable, in which stages of implementation is your company currently in regarding the following technologies?  You may skip any that do not apply.  
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  • Does your company or organization use Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or Augmented Reality?*

  • Given the current work arrangements, what percentage of your workforce is distributed among the following work locations: in-office, remote (as in home), hybrid (in-office and/or remote), and field work?

  • Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form!

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