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.
Find resources on career schools and colleges’ responsibilities and tasks to make sure they follow the laws and rules for the Career Schools and Colleges.
Unemployment benefits are taxable income and are subject to both Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax where applicable. Each January, TWC mails IRS Form 1099-G to all claimants who were paid benefits in the previous tax year. You can also get your 1099-G information online or by phone.
The Texas Operation Welcome Home program helps service members who have recently left the military. TWC knows that it can be tough to explain military skills in ways that civilians understand, find jobs, finish college programs or get the right licenses or certifications for jobs.
Find information on general administrative requirements. TWC’s Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts (FMGC) and FMGC Supplement on Procurement can also be found on this page.
The Rehabilitation Council of Texas (Council) is federally mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1992, and advises the Texas Workforce Commission on the policy, scope and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation services.
Find current TWC grant opportunities, including Request for Applications (RFAs) and other types of grant funding, on this page. Details for each opportunity include eligibility requirements, funding amounts, application instructions, and deadlines.
In this section, you can find the different Employer’s Quarterly Wage Report Filing Options. Options include Unemployment Tax Services (UTS) system, QuickFile, Intuit EasyACCT Professional Series, reporting by paper. You can also find information for domestic employers who file annually.
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.
Learn about the Noncustodial Parents (NCP) Choices program, which helps parents who don't have custody of their children and are struggling financially. The program helps parents who don't make enough money to support their children to find better jobs and move forward in their careers.