Find labor market information about the Texas economy and workforce. Use tools to target your business development, explore industry and economic trends, and research and track emerging and evolving occupations in Texas.
Find information about each of the 28 local Workforce Development Boards, their service areas, board oversight capacity, local procurement opportunities, target occupations, eligible training providers, and links to Board websites.
Plan your career and make career-related decisions. Explore new career opportunities, find wage and occupation information, learn about your interests and abilities, and use other labor market resources.
Learn about the Texas Child Labor Law. The Texas Child Labor Law ensures that a child is not employed in an occupation or manner that is harmful to the child's safety, health or well-being.
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.
Texas Career Signing Day is a statewide initiative that provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate high school students choosing to enter career pathways leading to in-demand careers and occupations directly from high school.
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.
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.