Texas employers have the option of voluntarily paying all or part of their share of employer unemployment benefit chargebacks in order to lower their state unemployment tax rate. The page also provides information about TWC's Voluntary Contribution Calculator. View here for more information.
Maximize your employment opportunities as you transition into civilian life. Search for jobs that offer veterans employment preference, receive priority service at Texas Workforce Solutions offices, access the Military to Civilian Occupation Translator, and get information on transition benefits.
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.
TWC publishes opportunities in the form of Request for Applications (RFAs). This page links to opportunities, deadlines, and submission instructions for RFAs.
Find resources on digital skills, the basic abilities workers need to use technology and data in today’s workplace. TWC helps jobseekers get services to build digital skills for success in the workplace.
Find information on the number of work searches a claimant must complete to maintain eligibility for benefits. If you request unemployment benefits, you must search for work. You must make a minimum number of work search activities in every week for which you request payment.
Learn about TWC's direct deposit services for claimants. Direct deposit is a free service that allows TWC to deposit unemployment benefit payments directly into your personal checking or savings account.
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.