Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services help people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs.
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.
The Senior Community Service Employment Program helps older job seekers, age 55 and above, who have a low income. This program offers training and help to find jobs in the public and private sectors. Participants earn a small wage for working part-time at nonprofit groups or government agencies.
The Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund is a new program passed by the 88(R) Texas Legislature. The purpose of the program is to increase the supply of qualified workers for entry-level to mid-level jobs in high demand occupations. The program will ensure that the Texas workforce is capable of filling available and emerging jobs in this state.
The Texas Business Enterprises Committee of Managers guide program changes and boost food service jobs for Texans who are blind.
Business Enterprises of Texas assists legally blind individuals. They train them for food service careers and offer job opportunities on various properties.
Unemployment Benefits is an employer-paid program that provides temporary, partial income replacement to eligible workers who lost their job or are working reduced hours through no fault of their own.
Find resources on the Texas Veterans Commission, a state agency that is dedicated to helping veterans. Their Veterans Employment Services (VES) program helps veterans find long-term and meaningful jobs.
The Texas Industry Partnership 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.
TWC has an Employment-First Policy. Learn about our guiding principles. We strive to promote jobs that pay enough for people with disabilities to support themselves.