Learn about TWC’s Office of Apprenticeship Program, which supports apprenticeship training activities through coordination, guidance, planning, technical assistance, and funding supports. The program focuses on meeting the needs of employers throughout the state of Texas.
Find resources on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit for employers who hire people who have a hard time finding jobs. It helps individuals get hired, earn money and contribute to society by paying taxes.
Find resources on the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program, which provides adult students with English language, math, reading, writing and, in some instances, workforce training.
Business Enterprises of Texas is a federally sponsored, state-administered program that helps Texans who are blind or visually impaired to set up a business managing cafeteria or food vending facilities.
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.
Find information and resources on the benefits and services available under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Find resources on the Choices program, which helps Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients find jobs. TANF is cash provided by the government to families in need. The goal of Choices is to prepare people for work and end the need for government help.
The Skills Development Fund is for businesses who want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges or technical colleges may apply. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce.
The Child Care Services program provides financial assistance to families who meet income requirements. Child care scholarships are available to help parents work, search for work, or attend school or job training. The program also supports child care providers to improve the quality of services.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services help people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs.