Texas Workforce Commission

When it comes to adding jobs, it just makes sense that Texas has led the nation in job creation and growth over the last 12 months with as many companies that are created here and the sheer volume of companies moving to Texas every year. In fact, over 2 Million jobs have been gained in the state since Greg Abbott became Governor.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission to public community, state, and technical colleges across the state, including our own Texarkana College.

Texas once again has hit big in the jobs numbers department as Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement celebrating the release of July employment numbers by the Texas Workforce Commission showing a continuing jobs surge here in the Lone Star State.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Wednesday (December 8) issued a statement regarding the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) letter to Texas employers that clarifies the state's law on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has applied for additional unemployment benefit funding made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order. If granted, this funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits.

The Texas Workforce Commission Executive Director, Ed Serna, will hold a Facebook Live Town Hall later today, Wednesday, March 25, at 2:30 pm in which he will answer questions important to Texans about how the Unemployment Insurance process works and how TWC is bolstering its resources to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19.

Texas Workforce Commission Executive Director Ed Serna will hold a Facebook Live Town Hall Wednesday at 2:30 pm in which he will answer questions important to Texas and Texans about how the Unemployment Insurance Process works and how TWC is bolstering its resources to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott has named Ruth Ruggero Hughs Chair of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the agency announced today. Hughs has served as TWC Commissioner Representing Employers on the three-member Commission since being appointed by the Governor in July 2015.

The new WorkInTexas.com website will have a user-friendly mobile design, offer modern communications capabilities, and increased access to jobs and workforce talent. The site will also enable Texas Workforce Solutions to significantly enhance service delivery, offering employers and job seekers another reason to connect with their local workforce development boards.

Even though things are a little rough here on the job front lately (Red River Army Depot Layoffs) the good news is the Texas economy is still booming and fresh June, 2018 numbers are in from the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 27,200 positions in June.

The Texas Workforce Commission recently launched its Texas Operation Welcome Home web portal to better meet the employment needs of transitioning service members and recently separated veterans and military spouses. The portal includes information and web links to several employment and training initiatives for veterans and employers...

Are you in the military? Whether you are a spouse with an active military member or a veteran looking for employment, we have some good news for you. Workforce Solutions is pleased to announce that their annual Statewide Hiring Fair, "Red, White & You" has been confirmed. This year’s event will take place at the Texarkana Convention Center 4610 S Cowhorn Creek Road on Thursday, Novem