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Posted on: May 21, 2023

Labor Market Information Release Day - April 2023 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows April 2023 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas l...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Texas Broadband Development Office requests your help with Digital Equity Survey

The State of Texas is designing solutions to ensure that all residents have access to high quality and affordable internet service, devices, skills training, and digital support. This 10-minute Digital Equity survey will gather information about your curr...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

This Week in Workforce Podcast - Heather McGregor, Region 8 Education Service Center

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: April 21, 2023

Labor Market Information Release Day - March 2023 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows February 2023 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Labor Market Information Release Day - February 2023 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows February 2023 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Labor Market Information Release Day - January 2023 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows January 2023 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas...

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

This Week in Workforce Podcast - Ted Wiese, Leadership Development Speaker

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Mount Pleasant LEAP Expo

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted the Learning Endorsements and Professions (LEAP) Expo for 8th grade students in Mount Pleasant on February 24th.  This event aims to help 8th grade students explore career interests as they prepare to ma...

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

Future Forward events connect High School Seniors with Career Pathway Resources

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted three Future Forward events on February 7, 8, 9.  Future Forward is designed to assist high school seniors as they move towards graduation and along their career path.  The events included a pan...

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas recognizes four area Employers during Annual Celebration

During the 2022 Annual Celebration, Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas recognized four area Employers with awards.  Each employer was recognized for their contributions to the local community and their support of the Texas Workforce system. &...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

This Week in Workforce Podcast - Erin Thomas and Nicole Martin, Child Care Services

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

2022 Annual Celebration - A Virtual Workforce Odyssey

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas celebrated with Board members, customers, partners, and staff, recently during the 2022 Annual Celebration - A Virtual Workforce Odyssey.  In addition to highlighting the impact of Workforce Solutions Northeast...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Labor Market Information Release Day - December 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows December 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: January 8, 2023

This Week in Workforce Podcast - Amber Adams and Camille Powell, Texarkana Chamber of Commerce

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: December 30, 2022

Several Northeast Texas School Districts and Colleges receive JET Grant Awards

Several Northeast Texas school districts and colleges receive Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards.  These grants will be used to purchase necessary equipment to establish or expand career and technical education programs that offer T...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

This Week in Workforce Podcast - New Episode - Joey Martin, Express Employment Professionals

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - November 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows November 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: November 23, 2022

This Week in Workforce Podcast - New Episode - Hiring Red White and You

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: November 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - October 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows October 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas...

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Posted on: November 2, 2022

Sulphur Springs LEAP Expo

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted the Learning Endorsements and Professions (LEAP) Expo for 8th grade students in Sulphur Springs on October 28.  This event aims to help 8th grade students explore career interests as they prepare to make...

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Posted on: October 25, 2022

This Week in Workforce Podcast - New Episode

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - September 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows September 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Tex...

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Posted on: October 10, 2022

New Podcast - This Week in Workforce!!

Check out our podcast, This Week in Workforce, exploring workforce services in Northeast Texas, highlighting our partners, and sharing information on upcoming events.  Whether you're an employer, small business owner, Veteran, employee, ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - August 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows August 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas ...

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Posted on: August 23, 2022

Teacher Externship Program 2022!

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted the Teacher Externship program during the summer of 2022.  Externships are designed to connect high school career and technology teachers with local employers.  Fourteen teachers, from eight dif...

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Posted on: July 20, 2022

New Resource - Workforce Connection Kiosks!!

We have some exciting news, Northeast Texas! 

We have Workforce Connection Kiosks located in each of our counties that do not have a Workforce Center site. Those counties include: Cass county, Delta county, Franklin county, Morris county and Red R...
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Posted on: August 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - July 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows July 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas la...

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Posted on: July 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - June 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows June 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas la...

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Posted on: June 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - May 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows May 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas lab...

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Posted on: June 8, 2022

TWC announces Texas Interns Unite! Initiative

Date: June 6, 2022

Media Contact: Angela WoellnerPhone: 512-463-8556

New initiative connects interns with peers statewide to foster networking, launches with a schedule of virtual and in-person events across Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Workfo...

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Posted on: May 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - April 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows April 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas l...

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Posted on: April 15, 2022

Career Connection Spotlight - American SpiralWeld Pipe

The Career Connection Spotlight explores Northeast Texas employers and careers.  The spotlight includes a video interview with a company representative, high demand careers, wage information, education opportunities, and career exploration resour...

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Posted on: April 15, 2022

Career Connection Spotlight - Titus Regional Medical Center

The Career Connection Spotlight explores Northeast Texas employers and careers.  The spotlight includes a video interview with a company representative, high demand careers, wage information, education opportunities, and career exploration resour...

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Posted on: April 15, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - March 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows March 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas l...

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Posted on: April 10, 2022

Paris - Learning Endorsements and Professions (LEAP) Expo for 8th Grade Students

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted the 7th annual LEAP Expo in Paris on April 8th.  The event, for area 8th grade students, aims to help them connect their high school endorsement decision to area employers, careers, and post-secondary tr...

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Posted on: March 24, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - February 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows February 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: January 18, 2022

Career Connection Spotlight - Grocery Supply Company

The Career Connection Spotlight explores Northeast Texas employers and careers.  The spotlight includes a video interview with a company representative, high demand careers, wage information, education opportunities, and career exploration resour...

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Posted on: March 12, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - January 2022 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows January 2022 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas...

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Posted on: January 21, 2022

Labor Market Information Release Day - December 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows December 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texa...

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Posted on: January 18, 2022

Career Connection Spotlight - AEP Swepco

The Career Connection Spotlight explores Northeast Texas employers and careers.  The spotlight includes a video interview with a company representative, high demand careers, wage information, education opportunities, and career exploration resour...

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Posted on: November 24, 2021

Northeast among five Workforce Boards Recognized for Future Excellence in Innovation

Date: November 24, 2021

Media Contact: James BernsenPhone: 512-463-8556

South Texas, Northeast Texas, Gulf Coast, East Texasand North Texas Workforce Boards Honored with $200,000 Grants

AUSTIN ? The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded ...

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Posted on: November 23, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - October 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows October 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas...

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Posted on: November 2, 2021

Area Residents Can Now Sign up for Free Online Courses

Northeast Texas area residents who want free access to online learning courses now have the opportunity through “SkillUp Northeast Texas,” an initiative sponsored by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas.  Beginning today, any a...

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Posted on: November 8, 2021

Career Connection Spotlight - Alliance Bank

The Career Connection Spotlight explores Northeast Texas employers and careers.  The spotlight includes a video interview with a company representative, high demand careers, wage information, education opportunities, and career exploration resour...

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Posted on: October 24, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - September 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows September 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Tex...

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Posted on: September 22, 2021

Child Care Funding to Assist Service Industry Workers

Date: September 22, 2021

Media Contact: James BernsenPhone: 512-463-8556

Subsidized Child Care Program Expandedwith Emphasis on Industries Hit Hardest by the Pandemic

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is providing extra help to...

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Posted on: September 17, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - August 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows August 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas ...

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Posted on: September 6, 2021

Teacher Externship Program

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hosted a teacher externship program in the summer of 2021.  Several area Career and Technology teachers participated in the program.  Each teacher spent four days at either a manufacturing or healthcar...

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Posted on: August 20, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - July 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows July 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas la...

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Posted on: August 12, 2021

Texas Education Agency - Industry Based Certification Data

To help ensure that Texas students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) gathered data from a number of Texas employers to identify industry-based certifications (IBCs) that are recognized and valued w...

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Posted on: July 7, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - June 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows June 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas la...

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Posted on: July 15, 2021

New - Start My VR

If you have a mental or physical impairment that has impacted your ability to find or keep a job, Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) may be able to assist you.

Together with Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas, TWS-VRS p...

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Posted on: June 25, 2021

New Publication from TWC: Financial Resources and Planning for Students

High school students today have many education and training options available to help them reach their career goals. The costs of those program options vary widely, as does the financial assistance available for them. This document explores those educatio...

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Posted on: June 18, 2021

Labor Market Information Release Day - May 2021 Data

Each month, the Labor Market and Career Information Department at the Texas Workforce Commission releases new data sets for the state.  The most recent data set shows May 2021 information. Follow the links below to learn about Northeast Texas lab...

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Posted on: February 1, 2021

Northeast Texas Local Board Plan - Program Years 2021-2024

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is responsible for the implementation and oversight of workforce development services in the nine-county Northeast Texas region, which includes Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus ...

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Posted on: January 27, 2015

Texas Workforce Commission Warns Texas Job Seekers about Employment Scams

The Texas Workforce Commission wants Texas job seekers to be aware that unscrupulous people posing as potential employers may try to take their money in exchange for non-existent jobs, even sometimes posing as representatives of established businesses.

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