To be eligible for benefits, you are required to complete work search requirements. Learn about the requirements and download a work search log.
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.
Find information on browsing job openings, creating a résumé and applying for jobs. There are search tips and ways to get help with writing a résumé and cover letters. You can also get help with interviewing, negotiating salaries and evaluating job offers.
The High Demand Job Training Program webpage is intended to provide an overview of the program, as well as resources and guidance on how to apply. The goal of the program is to increase high demand job training in Texas communities.
If you lost your job because of federal workforce reduction or reorganization, you can apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you become unemployed. TWC will investigate the reasons for your job loss and determine if you are eligible for benefits.
Learn about WorkInTexas.com's current job supply data. Discover what careers and industries are most desirable.
Find resources on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) federal tax credit for employers who hire people having trouble finding jobs. If you are in a specific group, you can let employers know that hiring you may qualify the employers for a federal tax credit.
Find resources on training services and partners. Discover in-demand occupations in your area. Explore programs that assist with training costs. Learn about digital skills building. See a list of eligible training providers.
Use our recruiting and hiring services to search for qualified workers. Take advantage of job matching, take part in incentive programs, learn about your local labor market, get help hiring and retaining employees with disabilities, and more.
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.