Employment Resources Blog
Job Fair Success Strategies
Job fairs are a great opportunity to network and be proactive in the employment process. In order to make the most of these opportunities, set realistic expectations for what you hope to achieve. Prepare for the job fair like you would for an interview, have a plan...
Resumes: Still the best attention getter!
Your resume is your first impression with a potential employer. It is a short account (1–2 pages) of your experience, qualifications, and achievements. The goal of your resume is to capture the reader’s interest so that he/she wants to speak with you. Most resumes get...
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Workforce Innovation and Opporunities Act (WIOA) is a no-cost employment program designed to give job seekers the support and/or skills training they need to find a job. What kind of training is available? To ensure that individuals receiving training find jobs, WIOA...
AARP
Attention Job seeking Veterans who are 55 or Older AARP Foundation: 55 or older unemployed looking for work? For over 50 years AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has provided people with over age 55 with opportunities to feel...
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...
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...
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...
Get to know how Todd Clifton and how he can help you
Happy New Year Fellow Veterans, Veteran Advocates & Employers of East Texas, My name is Todd Clifton. I am a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. I am one of twenty Veteran Resources and Referral Specialist (VRRS) that represents the Texas Workforce Commission's - Texas...