📢 IMPORTANT: HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE 🌀 TWC is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in 15 counties* as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Individuals with jobs affected by severe weather in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties may be eligible for DUA benefits. ✅ Apply for #benefits at (800) 939-6631 or https://lnkd.in/geWD-HDh 📅 Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2024. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gXvV5GUE *Additional counties may be added.
About us
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC strengthens the Texas economy by providing the workforce development component of the Governor's economic development strategy. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By focusing on the needs of employers, TWC gives Texas the competitive edge necessary to draw business here. Our mission is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. Our TWC Mission, Vision and Philosophy give more information about our goals and core beliefs. Disclaimer: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/social-media-disclaimer.html
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http://www.twc.texas.gov
External link for Texas Workforce Commission
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- workforce development services, job search, recruitment, unemployment claims, unpaid wage claims, apprenticeships, unemployment rate, employment rate, childcare programs, unemployment benefits, career planning, unemployment taxes, job training, internships, vocational rehabilitation, veteran support, veteran employment, employee rights, employer rights, job training grants, skills grants, disabled persons, texas jobs, people with disabilities, and autism-friendly jobs
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Primary
101 E 15th St
Austin, Texas, US
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Employees at Texas Workforce Commission
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📣 Employers! Tap into the federal #TaxCredits available to employers that hire jobseekers facing challenges finding work. Your business has the potential to benefit from significant tax savings – ranging from $1,200 to $9,600 per eligible employee – and it only takes a few moments to learn more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit #WOTC. 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/gfPjM5dN today to find out how you could receive tax credits while helping people get jobs! #TaxSavings #TXemployers #TaxCredit
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IMPORTANT: These counties are part of DR-4781-TX, the disaster declaration declared for counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding between APRIL and JUNE. There is currently not a Disaster Assistance Period for Hurricane Beryl. This means DUA is not currently available for individuals and businesses affected by Beryl. TWC is monitoring the situation closely. Anyone impacted by Beryl should apply for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits. _______________________________________________ 📢 Update: Disaster Unemployment Assistance application deadline for counties affected by severe weather between April and June has been extended to Aug. 15, 2024. ⛈️️ TWC is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather between April and June. Individuals with jobs affected by storms in Anderson, Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Ellis, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker, and Waller Counties may be eligible for DUA benefits. ✅ Apply for #benefits at (800) 939-6631 or https://lnkd.in/eZhHaMu4 Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR9mNWfe
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🏖️ Dive into an ocean of #career opportunity! Download MyTXCareer in the App Store or Google Play today. • Apple: https://lnkd.in/euPC4wKy • Android: https://lnkd.in/ezAvbMGB This powerful app recommends personalized career opportunities based on: ✅ Skills 🔎 Interests ✨ Experience Plus, TWC offers plenty of resources and workshops to support your success. With MyTXCareer, you can unlock a world of possibilities. 🔑📲 https://lnkd.in/erU8i5X7 #JobSearch #motivation #goals #CareerPaths #MyTXCareer
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📣 Attention #Texas employers! Learn from industry experts, earn CEUs, and network with other business leaders at the #TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR EMPLOYERS (TCE) in #LakeJackson on July 26. 💡Employers receive practical, timely information for operating a successful business through a variety of topics. 📍 Register before event reaches capacity 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVBKMYvk #TWC #TCE2024 #TXConference #TXEmployers #networking #conference #employers #HumanResources #managers #HR
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📅 Register Now! Join us for the 8th annual #ApprenticeshipTexas Conference in #Dallas, Oct. 3-4, to learn more about #innovative #apprenticeship initiatives transforming today’s #workforce. Attendees can expect to: 📚 Learn about Apprenticeship in Texas 🌱 Discover how to build talent and grow a quality workforce ✅ Listen and learn about support to develop and grow training models apprenticeship 🤝 Network for partnership building and more Learn more🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGdc6228 Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gegtWr2G #ApprenticeshipTX #apprentices
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Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) asks Texans impacted by #HurricaneBeryl to report property damages online through iSTAT. https://lnkd.in/g-AUqPjD These surveys are required for determining state eligibility for federal assistance.
If you sustain property damage as a result of #HurricaneBeryl— submit an online damage report to TDEM. Report Damage: damage.tdem.texas.gov This info helps officials connect impacted Texans with resources & services. #txwx
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🙌 Celebrate #Texas students pursuing education in high demand fields! TWC @Commissioner Alberto Treviño III presented two Jobs and Education for Texans (#JET) grants at @Laredo College totaling $578,399 for two schools in South Texas: @Jim Hogg County ISD and @United Independent School District. The grants will help purchase and install equipment to initially train 1,226 students for #HighDemand occupations such as welders, registered nurses, and more. 💥👩🏼⚕️👨🏾⚕️ 🔗 Learn more about JET: https://lnkd.in/guRkCSVh #TXEducators #TXStudents #education #TXEmployers #CTE #JETGrants
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❓ Want to know how #TWC can help provide a positive impact on your #smallbusiness? Apply for the Skills for Small Business (#SSB) program to get training for new and incumbent employees provided by TWC, in partnership with a local public community or technical college! 👉 Learn more and submit your application today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNC9C4Jc
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🏢 Let’s all work to prevent fentanyl poisonings 🚫💊 ❓ Did you know that 75% of employers report that opioid use has impacted their workplace? #TXEmployers - Talk to your employees about the risks of opioid use and join us in the fight against fentanyl poisoning our community and workplace. #Fentanyl. #onepillkills Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdsjGMHr