Recent Press Releases

January 24, 2020 - Texas Unemployment Rate at 3.5 Percent

In December the seasonally adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, up a tenth of a percentage point from 3.4 percent in November 2019. Texas added 29,800 jobs over the month. In 2019, Texas set a record for the lowest unemployment rate since series tracking began in 1976. Read more about the December labor market in the press release.

January 23, 2020 - Lamar State College-Orange in partnership with Arlanxeo USA LLC and Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Awarded Grants Totaling $652,724

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded two individual grants: a $467,816 Skills Development Fund grant and a $184,908 Jobs and Education for Texans grant.The grants will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas area. Read more about Lamar State College-Orange's grants in the press release.

January 17, 2020 - Manufacturing Consortium Partners with South Plains College for $506,719 Job-Training Grant

A manufacturing consortium of Azteca Milling L.P., CSJB Holdings Inc., Red River Commodities Inc., Simflo LLC, Workforce Solutions South Plains, TMAC West Texas and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance has partnered with South Plains College to provide job training using a $506,719 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. Read more about this Skills Development Fund grant to South Plains College in the press release.

December 20, 2019 - Six Historic Months: Texas Maintains Record Low Unemployment Rate of 3.4 Percent in November 2019

The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.4 percent in November 2019. This marks the sixth consecutive month of record low unemployment in the state starting in June 2019. It is the lowest unemployment rate since series tracking began in 1976. Read more in the press release.

December 19, 2019 - Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Partners with Entergy Texas to Support Texas Industry Partnership Initiative

Entergy Texas and Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas have partnered to provide participants with education and training including paid work experience in the energy, petroleum and chemical products industries. Read more about Southeast Texas and Entergy's grant in the press release.

December 16, 2019 - Continued Solutions to Strengthen State’s Skilled Workforce: Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Becomes Officially Registered DOL Apprenticeship Program

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) statewide workforce solutions Boards continue to engage with Texas employers to help them explore apprenticeship-training models and develop apprenticeship-training programs, which assist business owners with opportunities to teach specific skills so that new employees are potentially hired as apprentices. Read more about registered apprenticeships in the press release.

December 12, 2019 - Frank Phillips College Receives $274,761 Jobs and Education for Texans Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Frank Phillips College a $274,761 Jobs and Education for Texans  grant. The grant will help the college purchase and install equipment to provide Borger High School and Frank Phillips college students with training for careers in the petroleum refining and chemical products industry. Read more about Frank Phillips College's JET grant in the press release.

December 6, 2019 - Average Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Decrease for Texas Employers

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the average unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate for all employers will be 1.14 percent for Calendar Year (CY) 2020, dropping from 1.25 percent in CY 2019 to its lowest point since 2009. Read more about the Tax rates in the press release.

December 5, 2019 - Stanley Black & Decker Honored as Large Employer of the Year at Texas Workforce Conference

Stanley Black & Decker (SB&D) was named Large Employer of the Year at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 23rd Annual Texas Workforce Conference held December 4–6 in Dallas. Read more about the Large Employer of the Year in the press release.

December 5, 2019 - Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas Honored as Small Employer of the Year at Texas Workforce Conference

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas (Goodwill) was named Small Employer of the Year at the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) 23^rd Annual Texas Workforce Conference held December 4–6 in Dallas. Read more about the Small Employer of the Year in the press release.

November 27, 2019 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching

The Texas Workforce Commission reminds individuals, whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda, that the deadline is approaching to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Read more about DUA in the press release.
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November 18, 2019 - North Central Texas College Partners with American Hat Company for $98,174 Job-Training Grant and Mineral Wells Independent School District Receives $176,837 Jobs and Education for Texans Grant

The Workforce Commission has awarded two individual grants: a $98,174 Skills Development Fund grant and a $176,837 Jobs and Education for Texans grant. These grants will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions of North Texas area and Workforce Solutions North Central Texas area, respectively. Read more about these grants in the press release.

November 15, 2019 - Historic Low Continues in October 2019: Texas Adds Fifth Month of Record Low Unemployment

The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.4 percent in October 2019. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record low unemployment in the state starting in June 2019. It is the lowest unemployment rate since series tracking began in 1976. Read more about the October labor market in the press release.

November 14, 2019 - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas and Deep East Texas College and Career Alliance Partner for $189,021 Dual Credit, Job-Training Grant and $50,000 High Demand Job Training Grant

Jasper Independent School District will provide customized training to students utilizing equipment funded by the Texas Workforce Commission through a $189,021 Dual Credit grant. Training supported by the grant allows students to earn credits towards occupational licenses or certifications. Read more about these grants in the press release.

November 8, 2019 - TWC Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committee for Purchasing from People with Disabilities

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications to serve on the Advisory Committee for Purchasing from People with Disabilities. Read more about the application process for the Advisory Committee for Purchasing from People with Disabilities in the press release.

November 8, 2019 - TWC Celebrates Workforce Development Through 2019 Texas Apprenticeship Week and ApprenticeshipTexas Program

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its fifth year, will take place November 11 – 17 and is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. Read more about Texas Apprenticeship Week 2019 in the press release.

November 7, 2019 - Wortham ISD Receives $137,657 Jobs and Education for Texans Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Wortham ISD a $137,657 Jobs and Education for Texans grant. The grant will help the school purchase and install equipment to provide students with training for careers in the welding and pipefitting professions. Read more about the Wortham ISD grant in the press release.

November 5, 2019 - We Salute You! Texas Workforce Commission Celebrates Texas Veterans for Their Service and Encourages Employers to Hire Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) would like to thank all veterans of all branches for their sacrifice and service, their bravery shown and the example they set to all. To all those who have served and continue to serve, we are grateful for your valor, sacrifice and service to preserve and protect our country’s values. We salute you! Read the complete Veterans Day message in the press release.

October 31, 2019 - Disaster Unemployment Aid Now Available for individuals affected by Tropical Storm Imelda in 1 Additional Texas County: San Jacinto County - Ayuda de Desempleo por Desastre Ahora Disponible para un Condado Adicional de Texas: el Condado de San Jacinto

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in 1 additional county as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda. Read more about how to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance related to Tropical Storm Imelda.
La Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas está aceptando solicitudes de Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre en un condado adicional como resultado de la tormenta tropical Imelda. Lee más sobre Ayuda de desempleo por desastre (DA) como resultado de la tormenta tropical Imelda.

October 28, 2019 - 2019 Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Veterans Hiring Fair to Take Place November 7

For the eighth year, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 31 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 7. TWC’s eight annual Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center (TMC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking the exceptional skills of  veterans and their spouses. Read more about the statewide veterans hiring fair in the press release.

October 24, 2019 - Texas Students Have Many Career Options: TWC Showcases the Importance of Education for Career Development at 10th Annual South by Southwest Education Conference

The Texas Workforce Commission was recently selected to participate in the tenth annual South by Southwest Education Conference taking place in Austin, Texas March 9-12, 2020. Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez will participate in a panel entitled “Workforce Counselors Guiding Pathways for Seniors.” Read more about the panel in the press release.

October 23, 2019 - Corpus Christi Medical Center Partners with Del Mar College for $464,747 Job-Training Grant

​The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Corpus Christi Medical Center partnering with Del Mar College a $464,747 Skills Development Fund grant. The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend area. Read more about the Skills Development Fund grant in the press release.

October 18, 2019 - North Central Texas College in Partnership with Peterbilt Motor Company, Thirty-One Gifts and Samsung HVAC Awarded Grants Totaling $1,036,776 in Job-Training Grants

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded two individual grants: a $553,405 Skills Development Fund grant to North Central Texas College in partnership with a consortium of Thirty-One Gifts and Samsung HVAC and a $483,371 Skills Development Fund grant to North Central Texas College in collaboration with Peterbilt Motor Company. Read more about North Central Texas College's grants in the press release.

October 18, 2019 - Texas Maintains Record Low Unemployment Rate of 3.4 Percent for Fourth Consecutive Month

 In September, the Texas economy added 7,600 seasonally adjusted Total Nonfarm positions. The unemployment rate held steady for the fourth month in a row at 3.4 percent matching the all-time record low first set in June. This record is currently the lowest the unemployment rate has been since series tracking began in 1976. Read more about the September labor market in the press release.

October 17, 2019 - Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. Partners with Richland College for $541,112 Job-Training Grant

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. has partnered with Richland College to provide job training using a $541,112 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. Read more about Richland College's Skills Development Fund grant in the press release.

October 16, 2019 - Finalists for 2019 Texas Workforce Solutions Large and Small Employers of the Year Announced by TWC - Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc. Wins Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year Award

​The Texas Workforce Commission announced today that McLane Southwest, Stanley Black & Decker and Texas Mutual Insurance Company are the finalists for the 2019 Texas Workforce Solutions Large Employer of the Year Award. BWJ Metalworks LLC, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas and Hobbs Bonded Fibers are the finalists for the 2019 Texas Workforce Solutions Small Employer of the Year Award. TWC also named Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc. as this year’s Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year winner. Read more about the finalists and the winner in the press release.

October 14, 2019 - Cargill & Eagle Systems Partner with Texas State Technical College for $115,132 Job-Training Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Cargill & Eagle Systems in partnership with Texas State Technical College  a $115,132 Skills Development Fund grant. Read more about TSTC Waco's Skills Development Fund grant in the press release.

October 9, 2019 - Mueller Co., LLC Partners with Texas State Technical College for $107,705 Job-Training Grant

Mueller Co., LLC has partnered with Texas State Technical College to provide job training using a $107,705 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. Read more about Texas State Technical College's Skills Development Fund grant in the press release.

October 9, 2019 - Texarkana College Awarded Nearly $1,000,000 in Grants

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded two grants: a $781,361 Skills Development Fund grant to Texarkana College in partnership with Graphics Packaging International, LLC and a $196,534 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to Texarkana College. These grants will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas area. Read more about the grants in the press release.

October 8, 2019 - Disaster Aid Available in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange Counties

The Texas Workforce Commission  is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda.
Read more about how to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance related to Tropical Storm Imelda.
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October 8, 2019 - 2019 Statewide Texas HireAbility Events Connect Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities

The Texas Workforce Commission  is partnering with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and Texas Workforce Solutions for the Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Read more about 2019 HireAbility events in the press release.

October 2, 2019 - Texas HireAbility Employer Forum to Focus on Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, Workforce Solutions Borderplex and Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) hosted area employers, human resource professionals and employment stakeholders at the Texas HireAbility Employer Forum at the El Paso Zoo on Wednesday, October 2. Read more about the forum in the press release.

October 1, 2019 - TWC Awards FIRST in Texas a $1,000,000 Competitive Robotics Grant

Texas Workforce Commission has awarded FIRST in Texas a $1,000,000 Texas High School Competitive Robotics Education Team Development and Support Program grant. The purpose of the program is to expand statewide participation in robotics programs for high school students. Read more about the Robotics Program in the press release.