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Future Talent Pipeline a Priority for Employers
Commissioner's Corner
Dear Texas Employer,
Welcome to the 3rd quarter of
Texas Business Today! We wrapped
up last quarter with National Small
Business Week, and I would like
to thank the small businesses that
participated in all of the events
across the state of Texas. The Texas
Workforce Commission (TWC)
appreciates our Texas employer's
hard work in starting and growing
businesses in the Lone Star State.
We have had a busy last quarter,
and I would like to share a few
highlights.
Collaboration with employers
and colleges through our Skills
Development Fund (SDF) Grant
continues to play a big role in
the success and growth of Texas.
I presented six SDF grants to
colleges partnering with local
employers totaling in the amount of
over $2,600,000. These grants also
created 344 new jobs and upgraded
the skills of 1600 workers. Our
SDF grant is just one of the
premiere job-training programs
that continues to give Texas
that competitive edge. For more
information, please visit:www.
twc.state.tx.us/partners/skills-
development-fund.
We recognize the need to allow
students an opportunity to explore
career options earlier. Workforce
Solutions Coastal Bend in Corpus
Christi hosted its first Youth
Opportunities Unlimited (YOU!)
Career Expo, and Workforce
Solutions for the Heart of Texas
hosted their 10th annual Youth
Employment Solutions (YES!)
Expo, which provided youth with
a clear understanding of career
opportunities from local employers
in high-demand occupations.
It was a pleasure to attend
these milestones, and I want tocongratulate them on their successes.
To continue these efforts,
TWC in partnership with 28 local
workforce development boards
and Tri-Agency partners, will
host statewide career exploration
events for middle and high school
students on September 25-30 as a
part of Careers in Texas Industries
Week. The week is designed to
increase awareness among students,
parents and counselors about the
opportunities of in-demand careers
in Texas industries. The events
will enable students to explore
careers and provide employers
with opportunities to showcase the
exciting and rewarding careers in
their industries. I want to encourage
our Texas employers to participate
in our Careers in Texas Industries
Week to educate our students
about the diverse range of career
opportunities and the skills needed
to acquire these jobs. Reaching out
to the talent pipeline of the future is
key to keeping our Texas economy
strong, and this event will pave the
way for our youth to contribute to the
economic sustainability of our great
state. For more information, please
visit: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
partners/careers-texas-industries-
week.
In July, TWC partnered with the
Texas Veterans Commission and
Texas Workforce Solutions Offices
to announce the "We Hire Vets"
employer recognition program to
recognize Texas employers for their
commitment to hiring veterans.
Through this program, employers
whose workforce is composed of at
least 10 percent military veterans are
eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets"
decal to display on the employer's
storefront as well as an electronic
decal to display on the employer's
website. Veterans bring a level of
leadership, integrity, and honor
to a company that will strengthenany business. For more information
on the "We Hire Vets" employer
recognition program or to download
the "We Hire Vets" nomination
employer form, visit www.twc.state.
tx.us/jobseekers/texas-operation-
welcome-home.
In this issue of Texas Business
Today, we will take a look at some
recommended polices and best
practices which will assist employers
in avoiding some of the common
mistakes in the workplace. My office
is committed to being a number one
resource for Texas employers. Please
do not hesitate to contact us if you
need assistance. We will continue to
work diligently and respond to your
workforce needs.4
Sincerely,
Ruth R. Hughs
Texas Workforce Commission
Commissioner Representing EmployersTexas Business Today * Third Quarter 2017
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Texas Workforce Commission. Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers. Texas Business Today, Third Quarter 2017, periodical, July 2017; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1495259/m1/2/?q=%22Business%2C+Economics+and+Finance%22: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.