Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails
May14

Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails

Texas Workforce Commission News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission is warning Texans about cleverly designed fake social media sites and imposter emails designed to look like they come from the agency, but which are really scams seeking to enable thieves to steal Texans’ identities. Texans seeking unemployment benefits are warned not to send any personally identifiable information or transact any business except...

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A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission
Sep05

A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission

TWC: Thank You For Making Texas Thrive AUSTIN — This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) wants to recognize and pay tribute to the 14 million plus industrious Texans who are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our state. Our state’s population is skyrocketing because Texas has built a sturdy economic growth engine, and that attracts new residents and drives population growth.  Our skilled...

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East Texas A&M University Earns Full Reaccreditation, Secures Future of Excellence
Dec24

East Texas A&M University Earns Full Reaccreditation, Secures Future of Excellence

With reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university reaffirms its commitment to high-quality education. COMMERCE, TX, December 20, 2024—East Texas A&M University has once again earned its seal of excellence, receiving full reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) this December. SACSCOC sets the...

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Governor Abbott, PUCT Release Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Report
Nov18

Governor Abbott, PUCT Release Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Report

November 18, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today announced the release of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s final report on Texas’ plan to build a world-leading advanced nuclear power industry to enhance electric reliability and energy security, promote economic development, and unleash new opportunities for the growing Texas workforce. “Texas...

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Governor Abbott Announces 9th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign
Oct09

Governor Abbott Announces 9th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign

October 9, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the ninth annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. The Governor also issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Texas.  “Each October,...

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Texas to begin construction this year on seven new psychiatric hospital projects
Jun21

Texas to begin construction this year on seven new psychiatric hospital projects

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2024 Texas will begin building seven new state psychiatric hospital projects this year as it continues to attempt to address the mental health crisis. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission projects are funded by $1.5 billion, which lawmakers approved in 2023 to expand, renovate and build new facilities across the state. The agency owns and operates nine state hospitals and one...

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants
Jul11

Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21 workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. “Thanks to our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce, Texas is the best state for business,” said Governor Abbott. “Meeting the needs of Texas employers by providing a continuing pipeline of workers with in-demand skills is...

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Paris Junior College Awarded Part of Multi-Million Dollar Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant
Mar28

Paris Junior College Awarded Part of Multi-Million Dollar Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant

Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Paris Junior College has been selected to participate in Talent Strong Texas Pathways.  The $16 million five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center is designed to increase the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage.  “I am excited to be recognized for our...

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Hopkins County’s Unemployment Rate Is Lowest In NET Workforce Area For 2nd Straight Month
Sep17

Hopkins County’s Unemployment Rate Is Lowest In NET Workforce Area For 2nd Straight Month

Hopkins County’s unemployment rate continued to be the lowest in Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area for the second straight month in August, according to the latest Texas Labor Market Information report. Overall, the number of people unemployed in Texas actually dropped from 632,432 in July 2022 to 607,1211 unemployed in August 2022, both down from August 2021 when 781,301 were unemployed across the state. Although fewer...

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Hopkins County Has Lowest July 2022 Unemployment Rate In Workforce Area
Aug19

Hopkins County Has Lowest July 2022 Unemployment Rate In Workforce Area

Hopkins County’s 3.3% July 2022 unemployment rate was the lowest in the Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, with Franklin County in second at 3.4%, followed by Delta County’s 4.2%. These were the only three counties among the nine in NETWDA that were below the state July 2022 unemployment average of 4.3% and Texas’ seasonally adjusted average of 4%, but only the Hopkins and Franklin counties were below the US...

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