Join Our Team!
We're Hiring at Our Workforce Centers
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We're excited to announce a hiring event at all five of our workforce centers on October 24th!
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team in various roles, including customer service, career navigators, outreach specialists, case managers, and child care services team members.
If you're dedicated to helping others succeed and want to make a difference in our community, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful. Drop by any of our workforce centers to explore these opportunities and take the next step in your career.
Date: Thursday, October 24th
Location: All five of our workforce centers
Check out the job listings with our contractors for workforce services and child care services.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Join us to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month | |
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Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present, and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.
Workforce Solutions East Texas is proud to partner with Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the University of Texas at Tyler, and UT Health Tyler to host this year's event, Access to Good Jobs for All. The event is open to the public, and employers, job seekers, community organizations, and families are encouraged to attend!
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: UT Tyler Health Science Center -Ornelas Academic Amphitheater
Register to attend!
"We invite the public and East Texas employers to join the event, visit information tables to expand knowledge on types of disabilities, and learn about programs and services to help your business find and train applicants," said Doug Shryock, Workforce Solutions East Texas Executive Director. "We're excited to have a special guest, Dr. Meg Reitmeyer, sharing her experience managing a disability she acquired as an adult and how she continues giving back to the community."
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New Family Income Guidelines for Child Care Scholarships | |
Workforce Solutions East Texas' Child Care program benefits families and providers with scholarships, funding, and training. Families must meet income guidelines to qualify for child care assistance. A family’s income must not exceed 85 percent of the state median income for a family of the same size and whose assets do not exceed $1 million. The rates above are the income guidelines as of October 2024. | |
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It's Almost Time for Hiring, Red, White, & You!
55 Employers Have Already Signed Up for Our East Texas Celebration
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One of our favorite events of the year is here! Join us for the 13th annual Hiring Red, White, & You Veterans Hiring Event! Local recruiters are looking to visit with qualified individuals about open positions that need talent and skills that you possess. Mark your calendars, bring copies of your resume, and dress to impress!
📅 Wednesday, November 6
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🏨 Rose Garden Center - Tyler, TX
🙋Open to the public
Learn more about HRWY in East Texas at → www.easttexasworkforce.org/hrwy
Statewide events → www.twc.texas.gov/services/veterans/hiring-red-white-you
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We were thrilled to join Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Joe Esparza in celebrating an amazing milestone! Earlier this month, Westwood ISD received a $329,278 JET grant to help fund new equipment for its welding program. This initiative, in partnership with Trinity Valley Community College, will empower 172 students to gain essential welding skills. 👩🏭 Here's to building a brighter future together! | |  |
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Workforce Solutions East Texas is pleased to announce that the newly relocated Longview Workforce Center is now open!
The Longview workforce center opened on October 7, 2024, and operates in the Park Place Shopping Center, located at 1905 W. Loop 281, Suite 40, just west of Gilmer Road.
The business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Texas Civilian Labor Force Exceeds 15.4 Million, Over 29,000 Jobs Added | |
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Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count and number of people in the civilian labor force. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,289,900 after 29,200 jobs were added over the month. Texas added 327,400 jobs from September 2023 to September 2024. Texas’ annual nonfarm growth rate currently sits at 2.3 percent, outpacing the U.S. growth rate by 0.7 percentage points.
In September, Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,449,900 after adding 51,500 people over the month. This marks the ninth consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 318,500 people.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas registered at 4.1 percent. For the East Texas region, Longview is at 4.6 percent, and Tyler is at 3.8 percent.
“Texas continues to outpace the nation in over-the-year nonfarm growth rate with more than 327,000 jobs added since September 2023,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “TWC supports this continued growth by helping build and shape a skilled workforce that meets the needs of Texas industries.”
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Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired customers may contact Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice)
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