Texas Operation Welcome Home

Texas Operation Welcome Home

On March 7, 2016, Governor Greg Abbott established the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative to assess local economic activities, examine workforce challenges and opportunities, and consider innovative approaches to meeting the state’s workforce goals. Included in the...
Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak

The Texas girl in me wanted to do this one because it has become synonymous with all things southern, and it also goes hand in hand with my German roots.  Many people wonder just where chicken-fried steak started.  The recipe came over with German/Austrian immigrants...
All about Texas Workforce Commission

All about Texas Workforce Commission

WorkInTexas.com serves employers and job seekers, and it is the primary tool used to implement the Employment Service program. WorkInTexas.com is provided at no cost, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and seeks to match qualified job seekers with potential job...

S.O.S.

As I thought of this blog, I knew I wanted the first to be a dish with history in the military.   Dating back to my childhood, I have memories of various family members talking about SOS or flat out calling it “sh$t on a shingle.”  As a kid, it was the...
Navigating your Job Search Virtually

Navigating your Job Search Virtually

This is an unprecedented time in our country. As individuals and companies adapt to the coronavirus, so too does the job hiring process. Companies are still hiring, but the interview process has changed. The hiring process has gone virtual. From school districts to...