The Purchasing from People with Disabilities program helps disabled people work and be more independent. People with different disabilities make things or do services through Works Wonders. Before, it was managed by a group, but now TWC oversees it.
Labor Market Information help the public explore career choices and opportunities. Our data helps job seekers to make career choices that are right for them. Researchers use our data in career-related research.
We help people 55 and older with visual impairments live independently in their home and in the community.
Find resources on the Foreign Labor Certification program. This program allows employers hire foreign workers for temporary jobs in the United States.
The Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund is a program is to increase the supply of qualified workers for entry-level to mid-level jobs in high demand occupations. The program will ensure that the Texas workforce is capable of filling available and emerging jobs in this state.
The JET program provides grants to buy and install equipment for career and technical education (CTE) courses. These courses must lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation. The JET Advisory Board meets every quarter to review received applications.
Learn about the Self Sufficiency Fund Program and find guidelines on how to apply. The Self Sufficiency Fund is a training grant geared towards low-income individuals who are on, or at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance.
Find youth programs that help middle and high school students grow their skills, learn about STEM, and explore career fields. Youth programs include Texas Science & Engineering Fair, Governor’s Science & Technology Champions Academy, Governor’s Summer Merit Program, Camp Code, and Youth Robotics.
Find resources on the Reemployment Services & Eligibility Assessment Program, a mandatory statewide program that helps customers who are receiving unemployment benefits get back to work quickly.
Find information on the Career Schools and Colleges program, which regulates career schools and colleges in Texas. These are private postsecondary schools where students learn vocations or to aid them in their current jobs.