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27 December 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Greater Houston
20 December 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission sets employer tax rates for 2017
16 December 2016 - November 2016 Employment Statistics
09 December 2016 - Klein Tools Honored as Small Employer of the Year at Texas Workforce Conference
09 December 2016 - Lockheed Martin Honored as Large Employer of the Year at Texas Workforce Conference
01 December 2016 - Laredo Community College Receives $332,500 Jobs and Education for Texans (
JET
) Grant
22 November 2016 - Becton Dickinson and Plastic Molding Technology Partner with El Paso Community College for $552,448 in Job-Training Grant
18 November 2016 - October 2016 Employment Statistics
11 November 2016 - Manufacturing Consortium Partners with Texas State Technical College for $527,400 Job-Training Grant
10 November 2016 -
TWC
Announces Operation Welcome Home and Military Family Support Programs
09 November 2016 - Lineage Logistics, Wonderful Citrus Packing Partner with South Texas College for $391,350 Job-Training Grant
07 November 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Celebrates Our Texas Veterans for Their Service
25 October 2016 -
TWC
Announces Six Finalists for 2016 Texas Workforce Solutions Small and Large Employers of the Year
25 October 2016 - Manufacturing Consortium Partners with Collin College for $557,417 Job-Training Grant
21 October 2016 - September 2016 Employment Statistics
20 October 2016 - J-M Manufacturing Partners with Wharton County Junior College for $139,506 Job-Training Grant
18 October 2016 - Workforce Solutions Texoma, Gainesville Economic Development Corp Partner with North Central Texas College to Target High Demand Job Training
17 October 2016 - Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Receives $211,213 Jobs and Education for Texans (
JET
) Grant
14 October 2016 - TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Celebrates Women in Business
14 October 2016 - Kaemark Partners with Blinn College for $221,699 Job-Training Grant
11 October 2016 - Hiring Red, White & You! Veterans Hiring Fair to Take Place November 10
07 October 2016 - TWC Awards $4.7 Million to Texas A&M for Adult Education and Literacy
04 October 2016 - $2 Million Available to Support Small Business Training Through Skills for Small Business Program
30 September 2016 - TWC Announces Texas HireAbility Campaign
29 September 2016 - TWC Awards Grants to Support Career Training Through Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program
21 September 2016 -
TWC
,
TEA
partner for $7.8 million grant to expand access to quality prekindergarten across Texas
19 September 2016 - Agency leaders host Texas Education & Workforce Summit in Austin
16 September 2016 - August 2016 Employment Statistics
15 September 2016 - Manufacturing Consortium Partners with Frank Phillips College for a $160,469 Job-Training Grant
13 September 2016 - Three Individuals Sentenced for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
12 September 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Mesquite
09 September 2016 - Lockheed Martin Partners with Tarrant County College for $1.5 Million Job-Training Grant
02 September 2016 - A Labor Day Message from the Commissioners of the Texas Workforce Commission
02 September 2016 - State education and workforce leaders announce $7.2 million in available funding for Texas Industry Cluster Innovative Academies
01 September 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Welcomes Programs from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
26 August 2016 -
TWC
Allocates $1 Million for Texas Industry Partnership Grants to Address Training Needs
25 August 2016 - South Texas College Partners with Healthcare Consortium for $2.6 Million Job Training Grant
25 August 2016 - TWC, TSTC and Workforce Solutions Cameron Examine Workforce Challenges
25 August 2016 - Mission and McAllen Collaboration Targets High Demand Job Training
25 August 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Midland
19 August 2016 - July 2016 Employment Statistics
17 August 2016 - Programs from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Transitioning to Texas Workforce Commission on September 1
15 August 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in The Woodlands
12 August 2016 - Alcoa Mills Products Partners with Texarkana College for $109,581 Job-Training Grant
29 July 2016 - Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approaching for Workers Affected by May Storms in 5 Texas Counties
26 July 2016 - AT&T, Manufacturing Consortium and El Centro College Partner for $2M in Job-Training Grants
25 July 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Abilene
25 July 2016 - Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approaching for Workers Affected by April Storms in 4 Texas Counties
22 July 2016 - June 2016 Employment Statistics
20 July 2016 - Deadline for DUA Approaching for Workers Affected by May Storms in 7 Texas Counties
19 July 2016 - Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Texas State Technical College Partner for $681,114 Job Training Grant
14 July 2106 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Fredericksburg
08 July 2106 - Gerdau Partners with Texas State Technical College for $431,012 Job-Training Grant
07 July 2016 - Deadline for DUA Approaching for Workers Affected by May Storms in 12 Texas Counties
05 July 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for May Storms
01 July 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Amended to add more Counties for April Storms
30 June 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Arlington
27 June 2016 - More Counties added to Disaster Unemployment Assistance for May Storms
24 June 2016 - College Credit for Heroes Continues Expansion with Three New Grants
23 June 2016 - The Hospitals of Providence and El Paso Community College Partner for $481,813 Job Training Grant
22 June 2016 -
TWC
Earns Best Data Analytics Business Intelligence Project Award
17 June 2016 - May 2016 Employment Statistics
16 June 2016 - Architectural Consortium Partners with Cedar Valley College for $624,504 Job-Training Grant
15 June 2016 -
TWC
Awards Grants for 2,007 Students to Attend High-Tech Summer Camps
14 June 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for May Storms
08 June 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Amarillo
06 June 2016 - TWC Introduces Change to Unemployment Prepaid Debit Card
02 June 2016 - John Soules Foods Partners with Tyler Junior College for $73,584 Job-Training Grant
02 June 2016 - Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approaching for Workers Affected by April Storms in 4 Texas Counties
02 June 2016 - Gov. Abbott’s Tri Agency Workforce Initiative brings state education and workforce leaders to Tyler
01 June 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in McAllen
26 May 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching for Workers Affected by April Storms in 4 Texas Counties
25 May 2016 - Gov. Abbott’s Tri Agency Workforce Initiative brings state education and workforce leaders to McAllen
23 May 2016 -
TWC
Allocates $1 Million for High-Demand Job-Training Grants to Address Local Workforce Needs
23 May 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in College Station
20 May 2016 - Gov. Abbott’s Tri Agency Workforce Initiative brings state education and workforce leaders to El Paso
20 May 2016 - April 2016 Employment Statistics
17 May 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching for Workers Affected by April Severe Storms
13 May 2016 - FMC Technologies, Saint-Gobain Abrasives and Stephenville
ISD
Partner with Ranger College for $1.2 Million in Training Grants
10 May 2016 - More Counties added to Disaster Unemployment Aid
06 May 2016 - Flowers Baking Co, LoneStar CNC Partner with North Central Texas College for $515,124 Job-Training Grant
03 May 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Aid Amended to Add 4 more Counties
02 May 2016 - INEOS and TEAM Industrial Partner with Alvin Community College for $1.4M Job Training Grant
02 May 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching for Workers Affected by Severe Storms in 4 Texas Counties
02 May 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Victoria
28 April 2016 - $10 Million Available to Support Career Training Through Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program
27 April 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Aid Available for April Storms
26 April 2016 -
TWC
Commissioner Representing Employers and
SHRM
Texas State Council offer new Professional Development Credits at Texas Business Conferences
26 April 2016 - TWC's Early Detection Reduces Improper Claims
22 April 2016 - The Crosby Group Partners with Texas State Technical College for $192,179 Job-Training Grant
21 April 2016 - TWC Awards Grant to Improve Adult Education Training
15 April 2016 - March 2016 Employment Statistics
14 April 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Hosts Texas Business Conference in Longview
13 April 2016 - Deadline Approaching for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
08 April 2016 - TWC Supports Career Pathway Expansion
08 April 2016 - M&G Chemicals, Del Mar College partner for $214,940 Job-Training Grant
07 April 2016 - Disaster Unemployment Aid is Available in 13 Texas Counties
06 April 2016 - Texas Middle and High Schools Showcase Innovative Young Scientists at Texas Science and Engineering Fair
Statewide effort includes awards in Austin
Statewide effort includes awards in College Station
Statewide effort includes awards in Corpus Christi
Statewide effort includes awards in Dallas
Statewide effort includes awards in El Paso
Statewide effort includes awards in Houston
Statewide effort includes awards in Lubbock
Statewide effort includes awards in Rio Grande Valley
Statewide effort includes awards in San Antonio
Statewide effort includes awards in Sulphur Springs
Statewide effort includes awards in Waco
05 April 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Statement on Passing of Former Labor Commissioner Joe Gunn
05 April 2016 - Dannon Partners with Tarrant County College for $123,915 Job Training Grant
31 March 2016 - TWC to host Fair Housing Conference and Webinar Series
28 March 2016 - FEMA Amends Disaster Declaration in Texas for March Storms
25 March 2016 - Agencies to Host Fourth Annual HUB Vendor Fair
25 March 2016 - February 2016 Employment Statistics
22 March 2016 - Students to Compete at 2016 Texas Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio
21 March 2016 - East Texans affected by March storms can apply for assistance
21 March 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Corpus Christi
04 March 2016 - January 2016 Employment Statistics
03 March 2016 - Office of the Governor and Texas Workforce Commission Announce 2016 Small Business Forum Locations
03 March 2016 - 3M and Domtar Personal Care Partner with TSTC for $262,809 Job-Training Grant
29 February 2016 - Texas Science and Engineering Fair Seeking Judges for 2016 Event
24 February 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Austin
23 February 2016 -
TWC
Welcomes Newly Appointed Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez
17 February 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Announces 2016 Labor Market Information Release Dates
12 February 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in El Paso
12 February 2016 - Airbus Helicopters Partners with Mountain View College for $498,540 Job-Training Grant
08 February 2016 - Blue Bell and Stanpac Partner with Blinn College for $500,160 Job-Training Grant
04 February 2016 - Igloo Partners with Blinn College for $384,469 Job-Training Grant
03 February 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Killeen
03 February 2016 - TWC Prosecutes North Central Texas Child Care Provider for Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information
25 January 2016 - TWC Holds First Meeting of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee, Announces Appointment of Membership
25 January 2016 - TWC Reminds Employers: Required Workplace Posters are Free of Charge
22 January 2016 - December 2015 Employment Statistics
21 January 2016 - Texas Workforce Commission Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification
15 January 2016 - DuPont & PolyOne Partner with San Jacinto College for $135,838 Job Training Grant
14 January 2016 - Port Arthur ISD Partners with Lamar State College for $215,240 Dual-Credit Training Grant
08 January 2016 - Take Charge of Business at the Texas Business Conference in Greater Houston
07 January 2016 - Mayo Manufacturing, JCM Industries Partner with Texarkana College for $237,697 in Job-Training Grants
06 January 2016 - Kilgore School District Partners with Kilgore College for $217,050 Dual-Credit, Job-Training Grant
04 January 2016 - DUA Deadline Approaching for Workers Affected by Severe Storms in Cameron County
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Press Release Audio Downloads
November 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Julian Alvarez
or
October 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs
or
September 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Chairman Andres Alcantar
or
August 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs
or
July 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Julian Alvarez
or
June 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs
or
May 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Julian Alvarez
or
April 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs
or
March 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Chairman Andres Alcantar
or
February 2016 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Julian Alvarez
or
December 2015 Labor Market Data - Presented by Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs
or
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