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- Texas Workforce Commission Meetings
- Texas Conference for Employers
- What we do for Texans
- Workforce Forum
- Annual Texas Workforce Conference
- Rehabilitation Council of Texas
- Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Meetings
- Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee
- Workforce Development Toolbox Talk
- Child Care & Early Learning Conferences
- GRACE Conference - Growth through Reentry to Advance Careers & Employment
Texas Workforce Commission Meetings
TWC Commissioners | Texas Workforce Commission hear administrative reports, discuss and act on agency business, and decide unemployment insurance cases. The public is invited to comment before the Commission on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Texas Workforce Commission Meetings can be attended in-person at the meeting location below. Seating arrangements follow CDC’s social-distancing recommendations. Registration forms for in-person public comment will be available at the meeting location.
Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th St., Rm 244
Austin, TX 78701
Texas Workforce Commission Meetings may also be accessed virtually using the streaming links provided in the Upcoming Meetings list. Each meeting has a unique link, and you must enter a name and email address to access the meeting. Virtual attendees wishing to make public comment should contact Erin Guzman at (512) 936-3671 or erin.guzman@twc.texas.gov by 5:00 p.m. on the last business day before the meeting to obtain a registration form and additional information.
Upcoming Meetings:
May 2022
- May 31, 2022 1:00 p.m. - Commission Meeting AgendaLive Stream
Meeting Location:
Texas Workforce Commission
101 E 15th St, Rm 244
Austin, TX 78701
Meetings at other Locations:
Texas Conference for Employers
The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers sponsors the Texas Conference for Employers. During this time of COVID, fewer in-person meetings are available; therefore, a virtual option is offered for areas that do not have a 2022 in-person meeting scheduled. Employers are encouraged to attend in-person if a meeting is offered in your area and virtually, if a close in-person meeting is not an option. The Texas Conference for Employers continues to offer Texas employers the opportunity to garner nuts and bolts information about state and federal employment law matters and how to deal with unemployment claims and the appeal process.
2022 Confirmed Locations
What we do for Texans
A series of free virtual 60 minute events hosted quarterly to engage with the public and share information on how the Civil Rights Division with the Texas Workforce Commission can assist them with fair housing and equal employment. These events are intended for Texas employers, employees, job seekers, housing providers and consumers. See below for registration and event details.
- Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: View the Civil Rights Division Live Event video.
Protect Dignity at Home and in the Workplace. Join the Office of Civil Rights as they provide information regarding equal employment and fair housing trends from across the State with expert advice on opening the dialogue to address concerns before they become issues. - Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Register for Texas Event Series.
Join Robert Gonzalez and Marcia Anavitarte-Jordon on February 11, 2021 as they walk you through what happens after a complaint is reported and explain what mediation can do for you. This is a free event hosted by the Civil Rights Division in conjunction with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Workforce Forum
The Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Forum is sponsored by TWC's Board Support and Agency Administered Programs department. The forum is designed to increase workforce staff capacity through knowledge and information exchange.
2022 Workforce Forum will be held on May 23-24, 2022 at the Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row, Austin, Tx. 78744. This will be a hybrid event, onsite and livestreamed.
Annual Texas Workforce Conference
Event Details
Annual Texas Workforce Conference co-hosted with The Texas Chapter of The International Association of Workforce Professionals
Register now for the 25th Annual Texas Workforce Conference scheduled for November 30 – December 2, 2022, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
Rehabilitation Council of Texas
The 15-member Rehabilitation Council of Texas meets at least quarterly to work with TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs to develop, agree to and review state goals and priorities.
The Rehabilitation Council of Texas meets quarterly. The next meeting is:
- Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Day 1
- Friday, May 6, 2022 – Day 2
Virtual Town Halls
The Rehabilitation Council (RCT) of Texas and the Texas Workforce Commission are currently compiling responses from the online Town Hall survey and feedback received during the four Virtual Town Halls held in May 2020. Information gathered during these sessions help to shape the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA), an extensive survey that is conducted every three years to identify goals and priorities for the VR Program’s State Plan.
Please visit the RCT page to access recording from these webinars. For questions regarding the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA, please email VR.CSNA@twc.texas.gov
Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Meetings
The six-member JET Advisory Board meets at least once each quarter, or as needed, to review received applications and to recommend grant awards for the JET program.
Meeting Location:
Texas Workforce Commission
101 E 15th St, Rm 151
Austin, TX 78701
Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee
The 13-member Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the Texas Workforce Commission on matters related to the Texas Purchasing from People with Disabilities program, which assists individuals with disabilities in achieving independence through productive employment opportunities.
Meeting Location:
Texas Workforce Commission
101 E 15th St. Rm 151
Austin, TX 78778
Workforce Development Toolbox Talk
Join us to learn more about tools that will help build the TALENT PIPELINE in your community.
This Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) webinar will explain how you can leverage the Skills Development Fund (SDF), in partnership with local colleges and the local Workforce Development Boards, to offer customized training plans to businesses interested in expanding or relocating to your community.
At the session, you will learn how the TWC’s SDF program can be used to drive investment, empower businesses, and advance workforce development. You will also gain access to a simple tool that will guide you in selecting the right TWC grant-funded program to meet to your business partner's needs.
- What: Workforce Development Toolbox Talk
- When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
- Time: 2:00 PM CDT
Please share with anyone looking to create a talent pipeline!
For more information, please contact skills@twc.texas.gov or 877-463-1777.
Child Care & Early Learning Conferences
The Child Care & Early Learning Division hosts conference style events for Texas Rising Star-certified early learning programs in an effort to assist early childhood educators in obtaining professional development to meet annual requirements.
Upcoming Conferences
- For more information on upcoming events, please visit the Child Care & Early Learning Conferences web page.
GRACE Conference - Growth through Reentry to Advance Careers & Employment
The Growth through Reentry to Advance Careers & Employment Conference will disseminate information about the value of hiring second chance individuals to fill gaps in the workforce.
Upcoming Conferences
Growth through Reentry to Advance Careers & Employment Friday, July 29, 2022
For questions about registration, please contact Albert Alvarado, alberto.alvarado@twc.texas.gov
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