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2026 Texas Rising Star Summer Symposium Draws More Than 300 Early Childhood Professionals
Jul 22, 2026
On June 6, 2026, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas and Texas Rising Star proudly hosted the 2026 Summer Symposium at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin.
TWC Awards More than $1.3 Million in Grants to Expand Paid Internship Opportunities
Jun 08, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded eight grants totaling more than $1.3 million to local workforce development boards (Boards) through the Texas Internship Initiative (TII). The Boards will use these grants to support local partnerships that foster new, paid internship opportunities for students, recent college graduates, and transitioning service members.
TWC Launches New Child Care Resources Webpage
May 26, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the launch of a new online resource for Texas employers. The Child Care Resources for Employers webpage is designed to help employers better support their employees’ child care needs
Texas Job Market Steady in April
May 22, 2026
Texas reached a total of 14,394,300 nonfarm jobs after adding 300 positions in April. Over the year, the state added 82,400 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Announces Inaugural 2026 Summit: The Power of Progress: Where Education Meets Industry
May 05, 2026
WSDET's Summit aims to build stronger partnerships that support employers, empower job seekers, and drive economic growth throughout Deep East Texas.
Texas Adds More than 46,000 Jobs in March
May 01, 2026
Texas added 46,800 nonfarm jobs in March to reach a total of 14,403,500. Over the year, the state added 117,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.
