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 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.
The Texas Workforce Commission’s Labor Market Information (LMI) group provides a wide range of services aimed at helping students, job seekers, educators, workforce professionals, and economic development partners make informed career and labor market decisions.
Find resources for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit for employers who hire people having a hard time finding jobs. It helps individuals get hired, earn money and contribute to society by paying taxes.
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.
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.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) considers federal workers furloughed due to the government shutdown to be “laid off” from their jobs. Federal workers working without pay and less than their regularly scheduled hours can apply for benefits and TWC will determine if the claim is valid.
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.
The Wage & Hour program administers laws & regulations. The Payday law helps employees who were not paid correctly by allowing them to file wage claims. The Child Labor law protects children from working at a job where they could be hurt. The Minimum Wage law sets rules for how employees are paid.
The Board VR Requirements Manual ensures students have access to good services that will help them find a job, money spent on these services is used well and gives the best value, rules and guidelines for how TWC and local boards implement programs and manage funding is stated and expectations for how the programs should work for students with