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AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is pleased to announce that Steve Pier has been appointed as the agency's new executive director, effective February 2.

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions.

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2026 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, beginning in January. Hosted by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a variety of resources. Attendees can learn about the latest employment laws, earn education credits, network with their peers, and speak with employment attorneys.

AUSTIN - Texas had a total of 14,343,800 nonfarm jobs after adding 4,600 positions in September.

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Workforce Solutions South Plains a $149,808 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) grant to prepare local students for long-term, in-demand careers.  These resources will equip students at six small and rural schools in the South Plains region with specialized, high-demand skills.

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local partners recognized employers in Texas that excel in creating opportunities for workers during the 28th Annual Texas Workforce Conference. This year’s conference was held in Corpus Christi from Dec. 3 – 5 and included events to celebrate the theme of “The Journey Ahead: A Shared Vision.” 

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced six dual credit grants totaling more than $1 million have been awarded to Texas independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These grants awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will help the ISDs purchase, repair, or replace equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs.

AUSTIN – Today the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) hosted the first meeting of the Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative (Quad Agency) Commission. The Quad Agency was established by the 89th Texas Legislature to enhance child care access, affordability, and quality by improving coordination among state agencies.

AUSTIN ⎯ Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling over $805,000 to Texarkana College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through this SDF grant, Texarkana College will provide customized training for over 335 new and current workers at Graphic Packaging International for high-demand occupations in the paper manufacturing industry.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants totaling over $14 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.