TWC Receives $3.66 Million Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Expansion
July 26, 2022 TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will add new apprenticeship opportunities with $3.66 million in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant is the seventh consecutive award from DOL to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Texas. “TWC continues our work expanding the availability of apprenticeship programs that benefit both employers and...
TWC Invites Applications for Critical Skills Registered Apprenticeships
July 14, 2022 News Release AUSTIN – Applications from Texas employers are now being accepted for statewide apprenticeship projects under the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Critical Skills Initiative. Apprenticeships provide both classroom instruction and on-the-job paid work experience. Funding will support apprenticeships in specific high-demand, high-wage middle skills careers, defined as occupations that require some education...
TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 28 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 4. The events will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. TWC’s 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the...
TWC Debuts ‘Start My VR’ Online Self-Referral for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Texas Workforce Solutions News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is introducing “Start My VR” an online self-referral portal for prospective vocational rehabilitation customers, providing a convenient way for individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment to inquire about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services and/or be connected to a VR staff member. “Start My VR offers individuals with...
TWC Ends COVID-19-Related Job Refusal Guidance; Standard Health And Safety Guidance Remains In Place
News Release AUSTIN – Following the continued economic recovery in Texas and the announcement of Texas opting out of certain Federal Pandemic Unemployment benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is ending job refusal guidance associated with the COVID-19 emergency orders. The guidance for individuals at high risk from COVID-19 were put in place a year ago. The decline in COVID cases in Texas, widespread availability of...
TWC Approves $790 Million Assistance Package To Help Child Care Providers Impacted By COVID-19
TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) authorized $790 million to support the stability of the child care sector and assist providers in responding to impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. These funds, which will be provided to all regulated child care providers, will assist them in addressing the increased operating expenses they have faced as a result of the pandemic. The funding comes from $1.1...
TWC Releases Guidance on Overpayments Related To Identity Theft
May 4, 2021 News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing guidance to individuals who receive notices of overpayment due to identity theft, to clarify the best way to respond to such instances. Identity theft is on the rise, and scammers are targeting Texans, using stolen information to attempt to gain further information. While TWC identifies and locks down most fraudulent applications, it is possible in...
TWC Warns: Protect Data On Social Media
April 27, 2021 News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is encouraging Texans to use extreme caution on social media amid a dramatic increase in identity theft. Although no TWC system has been compromised, a record number of identity theft cases shows just how important it is to be vigilant in securing private information. Private information is exposed like never before. Social networking sites routinely...
Statewide Hiring Event Connects Veterans with Career Opportunities
TWC News Release — Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 “Hiring Red, White & You!” Marks 11th Year of Linking Our Nation’s Heroes With Texas Employers AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with local workforce development boards throughout the state, and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will host hiring fairs for veterans in cities across Texas through November 15. TWC’s 11th annual Hiring Red,...
Building Resiliency in Historic Cemeteries
TWC News Releases – July 26, 2022 Texas Historical Commission invites all with an interest to participate in the sixth and final webinar in the Cemetery Disaster Training series— Building Resiliency in Historic Cemeteries. This series trains stewards of historic cemeteries to better prepare for and respond to disasters. A resilient historic cemetery has the capacity to adapt to changing conditions and to prepare for, withstand,...
