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Soft skills still an overarching need for Tarrant employers
By By Patrick Banis at Fort Worth Report
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Emotional intelligence will be the focus of the Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County subcommittee charged with finding ways to improve the region’s workforce, its chairman said during the group’s June 3 meeting. At the meeting, Workforce Solutions’ Workforce Improvement Committee dove into a surve
Key takeaway “When I get dragged into an investigation or some sort of employee relations intervention … it’s poor communication,” he said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The emphasis on emotional intelligence and soft skills by the Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County subcommittee aligns with the broader goals of making Fort Worth an attractive place to live and work. As the city continues to grow and develop, with areas like the Fort Worth Stockyards and Sundance Square drawing in new residents and businesses, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce becomes increasingly important. The fact that local employers are identifying soft skills as a key gap in the workforce suggests that there is a significant opportunity for the city's educational institutions, such as TCU and the local community colleges, to play a role in addressing this issue. By incorporating soft skills training into their programs and working with organizations like the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, these institutions can help ensure that the city's workforce is well-equipped to meet the needs of local employers and support the city's continued growth and development.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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