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AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) presented a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection (TTC) grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), a non-profit that provides support to eligible applicants pursuing higher education. The grant will support innovative education and workforce skills training programs leading to successful job placement, increased wages, and improved job retention for workers in the Rio Grande Valley.

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) presented a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection (TTC) grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to Workforce Solutions Cameron. The grant will support innovative education and workforce skills training programs leading to successful job placement, increased wages, and improved job retention for workers in the Rio Grande Valley.

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) invites employers to apply for the Employer Child Care Solutions (ECCS) initiative. The ECCS initiative offers technical assistance to help businesses meet the child care needs of their employees.

AUSTIN – Today the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) hosted its annual White Cane Day celebration. The event’s goal is to help to educate the public about blindness, celebrate the independence of the blind and visually impaired community, and honor their contributions.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven career training grants totaling over $1,934,000 to seven Northeast Texas schools to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to train more than 520 students for high-demand occupations such as nurses, mechanics, truck drivers, and more.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Joe Esparza as Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the agency announced today. Governor Abbott has also appointed Brent Connett as TWC’s new Commissioner Representing the Public, for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August.

AUSTIN – From September 14-20, 2025, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. This week highlights the importance of adult education and family literacy programs for people and communities in Texas. To launch this year’s celebration, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation recognizing AEFL Week in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities.