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TWC Launches New Initiative to Support Child Care Businesses

Feb 23, 2026

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is launching the Child Care Business Support initiative to strengthen the vital role that child care businesses play in our communities. Through this initiative, child care providers will gain access to expert guidance and training that will help them overcome challenges and more effectively support children and families across the state.

TWC Recognizes Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 02, 2026

This February, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the value of CTE programs and the students who are preparing for high-skill technical careers in more than 460 different fields across the state.

Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count

Jan 30, 2026

Texas added 19,700 nonfarm jobs in December to reach a total of 14,341,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 132,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.9 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by half a percentage point.

Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 Million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases

Jan 09, 2026

Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 146,300 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.0 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.

DETCCA Public Safety Event – Thursday, December 11, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

The Deep East Texas College and Career Academy (DETCCA), in partnership with WSDET, hosted its 5th annual Public Safety Career Day at Jasper ISD, engaging students from multiple school districts in career exploration across public safety and other essential service fields.

WSDET & TWC Employers of Excellence

Dec 05, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is proud to recognize Lufkin Gears a Baker Hughes business as the region's 2025 Local Employer of Excellence and Georgia-Pacific, which was recognized as the finalist of the Large Employer of the Year Award.