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Full Capacity Marketing Announces Affiliate Partnership with TAWB to Benefit its Members & Agencies Across Texas
New course builds brand capacity of workforce & education organizations.
Texas Labor Market Shows Steady Growth, Record High Levels for Jobs and Labor Force
The Texas labor market maintained its momentum in March to reach a 36th consecutive month of positive annual growth and once again set new record-high levels for jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force.
Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white
More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Samsung Electronics to Establish Leading-Edge Semiconductor Ecosystem in Central Texas
The proposed CHIPS investment also includes up to $40 million in dedicated workforce funding.
A $9.4B loss: Texas restaurants, businesses pursue child care reform with economic lens
Restaurants, hotels, insurance companies and financial institutions are among more than 50 entities banding together alongside early childhood experts to advocate for child care policy reform during the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
The Short‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
The number of US job openings remains high, though down from those in the early stages of the pandemic recovery; many industries continue to experience severe shortages.
The Key Benefits of Career and Technical Education Programs in High School
Career and technical education in high school is considered a way to increase earnings and education after students graduate, but it also is a tool to reduce the most adverse socioeconomic outcomes in the years immediately following graduation.
Costs for work visas and green cards in U.S. are going up — a lot
Applying for a work visa or green card just became more expensive. The new fees, including some which are significantly higher, go into effect today, April 1.
Texas government is failing working moms and young families | Opinion
Texas lawmakers should be creating a welcoming and safe workplace, instead of making it more difficult for working parents.
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates More Than $800 Million to Increase Digital Inclusion Efforts
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today the availability and individual state allocations of approximately $811 million in funding to states, territories, and native entities to empower individuals and communities with the tools, skills, and opportunities to benefit from meaningful access to high-speed Internet service.
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Chamber of Commerce Partnership
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas proudly announces its selection as the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Chamber of Commerce Partnership Award by the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB).This national recognition celebrates outstanding initiatives by workforce organizations and their partners, highlighting Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas' unwavering dedication to collaboration and partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
North Central Texas Wins $200,000 Grant to Help Teachers Prepare Students for Targeted Occupations
The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded a $200,000 grant to Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) to help more than 150 teachers prepare the next generation for the most needed occupations in the 14-county region.
Growth and Opportunity in Orange County: Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas opens new Orange Center Location
This addition marked a significant milestone in the growth of the Orange County community, providing expanded opportunities for both job seekers and employers.
Ready to Work will subsidize companies of all sizes to train new and existing employees
The San Antonio workforce development program Ready to Work will spend $200 million to subsidize on-the-job training for new skills and for new employees.
Appropriations Recap: Congress Completes Work on FY 24 and Begins Work on FY 25 Appropriations
Last week, lawmakers wrapped up Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 by passing a package of six appropriations bills, including the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill.
Texas Job Growth Surged in February
Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 49,800 over the month of February to reach 14,103,700 jobs. This reflects job growth in 44 of the last 46 months and marks the largest total nonfarm monthly job gain since January 2023.
Austin Community Center, city partnering for infrastructure academy to train skilled workforce
Austin Community College (ACC), in partnership with the city, is launching an infrastructure academy to address the growing need for skilled workers.
TWC Now Accepting Grant Applications to Fund Career and Technical Education
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program. Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools may apply.
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is two House votes away from passing school vouchers
Abbott called on supporters to push through the primary runoffs to deliver the final pro-voucher members needed to pass his legislation, plus some padding.
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students
Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree.
Texas Labor Market Growth Continues into 2024
Following annual benchmarking revisions to the 2023 labor market data, Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 18,900 in January to reach 14,053,400 jobs and achieve growth in 43 of the last 45 months.
Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship says entrepreneur education should be viewed as a key part of developing students’ career-readiness.
Laredo, Laredo College, Workforce Solutions for South Texas announce Laredo CARES 3.0
The City of Laredo Economic Development Department, in collaboration with Laredo College and Workforce Solutions for South Texas, announced the Laredo CARES 3.0 Workforce Training Program.
Are Companies Actually Hiring Workers without Degrees?
Companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Apple are increasingly removing degree requirements from job postings, emphasizing skills-based hiring.
TWC Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recognizes the value of CTE programs and the achievements of students who pursue high-skill technical careers in more than 750 unique occupations across the state.
Dallas-Fort Worth tops U.S. in construction job growth
North Texas added 14,800 building sector jobs in 2023.
Texas children are still struggling with math after the pandemic. Some schools are trying a new approach.
Policy experts worry students will fall short of the state's future workforce needs. Educators hope the new curriculum will help them.
Texas poised for slower job growth this year, Dallas Fed projects
Falling consumer activity and uncertainty around the 2024 presidential election could complicate the state’s job growth, a Dallas Fed economist said.
Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
Black students and students over 24 are less likely to get their bachelor’s degree after transferring, the report found.
TWC Announces 2024 Texas Conference for Employers Schedule
Events provide employment information and resources to Texas employers.
TWC Awards $150,000 Training Grant to Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent and Local Partners
Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent will use the grant in partnership with Victoria Sales Tax Development Corporation and an area consortium group to train 407 individuals for high-demand occupations.
TWC Recognizes Workforce Solutions for South Texas for Child Care Employment Connections
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded $50,000 to Workforce Solutions for South Texas through a Child Care Employment Connections Award. This performance-based award recognizes local workforce development boards (Boards) for their work in connecting at-risk parents with sufficient employment.
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