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Register for the VR Provider Quarterly Zoom Webinar: Sept. 15, 2020
A Message to our Vocational Rehabilitation Providers:
Register?here for the VR Provider Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday September 15, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) invites VR providers to participate in a virtual meeting at 1:00 p.m. on September 15, 2020.
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The purpose of this meeting is to continue to provide a venue for ongoing dialogue and collaboration.?
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Meeting Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
General Updates
Forum for Discussion
Wrap-up and Next Steps
Adjourn
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You can register for the meeting here.
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TWC-VR looks forward to hearing from providers and offering an update on the VR program. We welcome provider feedback on opportunities and challenges, as well as any questions providers may have. We are particularly interested in provider's ideas about how we can work together to increase the effectiveness of services for VR customers.
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If you have a question regarding provision of services to a customer related to COVID-19 impact or mitigation measures, please fax or email the question to the VR Standards mailbox at: vr.standards@twc.state.tx.us.
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Updates and information regarding service delivery during this time will be posted on the Provider Resources page found at: twc.texas.gov/partners/vocational-rehabilitation-providers-resources.
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An updated SNAP E&T Guide is now available on the TWC Workforce Policy and Guidance page.
A version of the revised SNAP E&T Guide showing Track Changes is also available.
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RFA 32021-00028 Texas Internship Initiative
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Request for Application 32021-00028 Texas Internship Initiative solicitation.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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December 2020
Child Care & Early Learning Newsletter
Table of Contents
What''s Going On?
Announcements
What's Trending?
Feedback
If you have any resources or events happening in your area and would like to share click here.
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Contact Us
Child Care & Early Learning Team
What''s Going On?
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is amending the rules that govern the Texas Rising Star program. The rule changes are available online. Submit written comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.state.tx.us by December 7, 2020.
The Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System's (TECPDS) Workforce Registry (WFR) is an online system where early childhood educators can store and access their education and employment history, as well as the training hours they have completed. WFR accounts are free and allow early childhood educators to create and update their professional development profile and link their data to their center and/or facility of employment.
Benefits of Using the Workforce Registry include the following:
Online records are more secure and portable than paper-based records.
Directors can see staff profiles and use the information to inform training plans.
Directors can generate certificates for training provided to staff.
Staff can track progress against the Texas early childhood education career lattice.
Texas Rising Star programs can more easily demonstrate staff qualifications and training.
Sign Up for Your Free Account Today!
Visit the About the Texas Workforce Registry page to watch an orientation video and create an account.
Announcements
Addressing Challenging Behaviors
TWC is proud to announce a grant award to Green Space Learning ($992,311). This initiative will fund professional development that focuses on identifying, preventing, and addressing challenging behaviors. Supported activities will align with evidence-based models that promote young children's positive social and emotional development and provide teachers with strategies to reduce challenging behaviors. For more information, contact Audrey Rowland at audrey@greenspacetx.com.
What's Trending?
Free Webinar for Child Care Programs: Early Childhood Intervention Services
The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has a free webinar available for child care administrators and teachers. All Together Now: Working Together to Create Positive Learning Environments for All Children was developed with personnel from child care centers in mind. In addition to an overview of ECI, this training also provides:
strategies for implementing classroom interventions to create an inclusive classroom;
techniques for collaborating with an ECI provider in a child care setting;
resources for discussing concerns with parents; and
descriptions of the coaching approach and its use in a child care setting.
Register for this webinar.
Developmental Milestones Checklists?
Developmental milestones are skills most children can do by a certain age. Just like tracking height and weight, tracking developmental milestones helps caregivers see how children's skills compare to typical growth and development.
Although these checklists will not diagnose children, they can provide information for when children may need formal assessment. Remember, it's never too early to start tracking development!
Access printable checklists at https://cliengage.org/public/tools/assessment/infant-toddler-checklists/
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Purpose: The purpose of this communication is to engage interested parties including, but not limited to, Board chairs, members, and executive directors in Texas Workforce Commission?rule and policy development by informing interested parties by providing documents regarding recent rulemaking actions by the Commission.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Commission Actions Regarding Rules for the Week of 9-8-20:??????
Proposals with Request for Public Comments:?On September 8, 2020, the Commission approved the following proposed rules:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration
Proposed Rules, Ch. 805 Adult Education and Literacy
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The approved proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on September 25, 2020.?
Please submit comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.state.tx.us?by October 26, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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Register for the RCT Quarterly Meeting via Zoom - Nov. 5 & 6, 2020
A Message to Vocational Rehabilitation Stakeholders:
Register?here for the RCT Quarterly Meeting
Day 1: Thursday Nov. 5, 2020? ?9 AM - 3 PM
Day 2: Friday Nov. 6, 2020? ? ? 9 AM - 12 PM
Rehabilitation Council of Texas
Quarterly Meeting Notice
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The Rehabilitation Council of Texas (RCT), in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission''s Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) announces a Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2020. This meeting will take place via Zoom video conference.?
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The 15-member?Rehabilitation Council of Texas?meets at least quarterly to work with TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs to develop, agree to and review state goals and priorities.
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To register, please access the Zoom registration links for both meeting days from the RCT Events page here.?
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October 1st: Click here to REGISTER
COVID-19 Paid Leave-Related Laws
Privacy in the Workplace
Unemployment Claims and Employer Chargeback Liability
Payroll Tax 101 discussion
October 15th: Click here to REGISTER
Unemployment Claims: General Overview for Employers
Unemployment Taxes: Chargeback and Reimbursing Employers
Best Practices for Maintaining a Safe Workplace
Payroll Tax 101 discussion
November 5th: Click here to REGISTER
Policies and Procedures during COVID-19
Allowable Workplace Health Screens & Medical Exams
We Hire Vets' Recognition
Payroll Tax 101 discussion
November 19th: Click here to REGISTER
Labor Market Update?
TWC's Shared Work Program
Managing Employees Working Remotely
Payroll Tax 101 discussion
December 3rd: Click here to REGISTER
Workers' Compensation and Covid-19
Civil Rights in the Workplace
Governor's Office of Economic Development
Employer Commissioner Update/Deadline dates for end and beginning of the year
December 17th: Click here to REGISTER
Employer Recognitions
2 - 30-minute Keynote speakers
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Texas Unemployment Rate is 6.9 Percent in October
11/20/2020 09:00 AM CST
Texas private sector added 136,300 jobs over the month, and the Texas unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in October from 8.3 percent in September. The Texas unemployment rate for October 2020 is in line with the National unemployment rate of 6.9 percent.
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Dear Texas Educational Faculty and Staff:
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We invite you to join us for an Education Outreach?Webinar?provided by the Texas Workforce Commission on?Wednesday,November 18, 2020?from?11:30am-12:00pm. We will discuss the services, tools, and products available from the TWC Education Outreach team and how you can use them with your students. If you are looking for free, effective, and easy-to-use virtual college & career readiness (CCMR) resources for your students, we encourage you to join us.
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The goal of the TWC Education Outreach team is to work with you to ensure all students across the state make the best-informed post-secondary and career decisions possible. Let's discuss how we can do that.
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There is no cost to attend, however, you will be required to register for this event. Registration will ensure everyone who is interested in getting the information will be sent a recording of this webinar whether or not they attend the session live. We will provide access to the PowerPoint used for this presentation, our marketing materials, and our online tools via Padlet. You can find it by clicking here.
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We look forward to having you join us November 18, 2020 for?the?Texas Workforce Commission's Education Outreach webinar.
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Education Outreach Services from TWC
Host: TWC Education Outreach Team
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
11:30 am??|??(UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)??|??30 mins
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?Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone?else whom you think would?benefit from learning about Career-Readiness resources available to them for free from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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TWC Education Outreach Team careerinformation@twc.state.tx.us
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Question and Answer Document for?Request for Applications 32021-00030 Governor''s Summer Merit Program.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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This month, Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation (TWC-VR) is implementing the Standards for Providers Local Provider Liaison (LPL) initiative, designed to build productive relationships with TWC-VR employment services providers through improved communication, technical assistance and training.
TWC-VR has produced a recorded webinar that explains the LPL initiative. We encourage employment services provider directors and key staff to view the recording.
For questions about the initiative or webinar, email vr.standards@twc.state.tx.us
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September?2020 Labor Market Information for Texas is now available on the?labor market data website, TexasLMI.com. Visit TexasLMI.com today?to access?a suite of easy-to-use labor market research tools that provide time series labor market data and inquiry capabilities for labor force, employment/unemployment estimates, industry and occupational wage and projections data.
The September 2020 issue of the Texas Labor Market Review will be released on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. This coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) release on the same day.
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Texas Workforce Commission Approves IT Apprenticeship Program
11/13/2020 03:15 PM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved a new Information Technology (IT) Registered Apprenticeship program. The decision, taken during National Apprenticeship Week, will expand opportunities for employers to develop registered apprenticeship programs that help employees learn crucial career skills on the job. Read more about the IT apprenticeship program in the press release.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has updated the WIOA Eligibility Documentation Log (revisions shown in Track Changes) to provide requirements for documenting dislocated worker expedited eligibility for RESEA participants. ?
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TWC''s Child Care & Early Learning Division would like to remind you of the following rules that were published in the October 23, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 809 Child Care Services, page 7551?(relating to implementing HB 680 (86th Texas Legislature), Contracted Slots, and Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review Revisions).?
Proposed versions may also be viewed on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans website.
The comment period is scheduled to end on November 23, 2020. Please submit comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov.
Additional information about the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review may be found on the?Texas Rising Star Workgroup website.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Question and Answer Document, Amended Application and Amendment for?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00026 Planning for Individualized Instruction solicitation.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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You are subscribed to receive updates from the Texas Workforce Commission.?An update has been made to TWC''s Workforce Policy Guidance Page. Below is a link to the new policy document.?
WD 07-20, Change 1
07/08/2020 12:00 PM CDT
COVID-19 Child Care Services Guidance - Update Attachment 1
All active?policy guidance documents are available at?www.texasworkforce.org/boards/workforce-policy-and-guidance.html, using keyword search.
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TWC Evidence-Based Grantmaking Webinar
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November 9, 2020
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST
Results for America, the Texas Workforce Investment Council, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (Board) are collaborating to bring evidence-based grantmaking to Texas. You may have seen or heard the term evidence-based mentioned before, but what does it mean?
Evidence-based grantmaking is an approach that allows us to invest in workforce programs that deliver results. TWC recently approved the inclusion of a new evidence framework in training grants focused on young workers who are interested in the building and construction trades. The framework will prioritize evidence of effectiveness when awarding $1.5 million in training grants for the 2020 Building and Construction Trades program. For more information, refer to "Emphasizing Evidence to Support Youth in Texas' Workforce System."
TWC's Chairman, Bryan Daniel, will provide opening remarks on the Texas vision for using evidence in grants followed by a national perspective on the importance of evidence in workforce development. During the webinar, we will share: an evidence framework including the impact on the grant application process, an example of an evidence component, and how the state agencies will support applicants as they begin to assess their evidence base for existing programs.?
We hope you will join us!
Host: Texas Workforce Commission
Friday, November 9, 2020
10:00 am??|??(UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)??|??1 hr
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WD 07-20, Change 2
09/11/2020 11:45 AM CDT
COVID-19 Child Care Services Guidance - Update Attachment 1
All active?policy guidance documents are available at?www.texasworkforce.org/boards/workforce-policy-and-guidance.html, using keyword search.
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This email is to inform you that the following documents and resources have been added to the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review Workgroup webpage: https://twc.texas.gov/partners/texas-rising-star-workgroup
Texas Rising Star Proposed Revisions Overview Webinar Power Point Slide Deck (English) (Spanish)
Texas Rising Star Proposed Revisions Overview Recording of the Webinar (English) (Spanish)
Texas Rising Star Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Revisions (FAQ)
Draft Facility Assessment Record Form - All Facilities (FARF)
Draft Classroom Assessment Record Form - All Ages (CARF)
Draft Pre-Star Checklist
Texas Rising Star Proposed Revisions Overview for Non-Certified Programs Webinar Power Point Slide Deck
Please direct questions to?TRS4YearReview@twc.state.tx.us.
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2019 Occupational Employment Statistics (Wages) Now Available on TexasLMI.com
The Texas Workforce Commission''s Labor Market and Career Information (LMCI) department is pleased to announce the 2019 occupational wage release on TexasLMI.com. Using responses from thousands of employers and aggregating the data to protect confidentiality, we are able to estimate hourly and annual wages for?nearly 800 occupations statewide. In addition, the online app TexasWages.com allows users to compare occupational wages across all Texas Metropolitan Statistical and Workforce Development areas.
Job seekers including students can use these data to guide their career decisions, while employers can review the data to determine competitive wages for their workforce.
Visit TexasLMI.com to view the most comprehensive and detailed occupational wage data in Texas. Please view our instructional videos located at this link, https://texaslmi.com/Help/Materials if you need assistance with this or feel free to contact the LMCI department at 1-866-938-4444 for assistance with any of our other products on our main website: twc.texas.gov/labormarket.
Lastly, if you or your business receives an Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) report, we ask you to take the time to complete it. By filling out the OES report, you strengthen the information on wages paid to employees in occupations that your business hires. For assistance with this form, please call the OES unit at 800-252-3616. Thank you.
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Payment Deadlines Extended for 3rd Quarter 2020
10/06/2020 02:40 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today extended payment deadlines for the 3rd quarter 2020 for designated reimbursing employers that are required to pay a share of unemployment benefits. Designated reimbursing employers include non-profits, local governments, school districts and other qualifying employers who reimburse TWC for the full amount of unemployment benefits to be paid to eligible former employees.
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11/02/2020 10:45 AM CST
COVID-19 Child Care Services Guidance - Update Attachment 1
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The following rules are published in the October 9, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 802 Integrity of the Texas Workforce System, page 7210
(relating to Board Appeals)
Proposed Rules, Ch. 840 WIOA Eligible Training Providers, page 7211
The Commission approved the proposed rules on September 22, 2020.
The comment period ends on November 9, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by November 9, 2020.?????
The proposed rules may?be viewed on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans page at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals page at https://twc.texas.gov/agency/twc-rules-adoptions-proposals.
Current Commission rules may be viewed on the Texas Workforce Commission Rules page at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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Texas Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.8 Percent in August
09/18/2020 09:00 AM CDT
In August, Texas saw a decrease in the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to 6.8 percent. This is the fourth consecutive monthly decrease and the lowest rate since March 2020 when the Texas economy was initially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas is below the national seasonally adjusted rate of 8.4 percent.
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The following rules are published in the October 23, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration, page 7545
(implementing SB 1055, relating to the Workforce Diploma Pilot Program)
Proposed Rules, Ch. 809 Child Care Services, page 7551
(relating to implementing HB 680, Child Transfers, Contracted Slots, and Texas Rising Star Review Requirements)????????????
The Commission approved the proposed rules on October 6, 2020.
The comment period ends on November 23, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by November 23, 2020.????
The proposed rules may?be viewed on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans page at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
Adopted Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration, page 7608
(relating to Historically Underutilized Businesses, Vendor Protests, and Enhanced Contract Monitoring)
Adopted Rules, Ch. 813 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training, page 7611
(implementing the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018)
The adopted rules take effect October 26, 2020.?
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals page at https://twc.texas.gov/agency/twc-rules-adoptions-proposals.
Current Commission rules may be viewed on the Texas Workforce Commission Rules page at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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As Texas Economy Continues to Re-Open, TWC Reinstates Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Search
10/13/2020 03:45 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced today that as the Texas economy continues to open TWC will reinstate state work search requirements, which had been suspended since March, but will resume on November 1, 2020. Work search is a federal requirement to receive unemployment benefits. Individuals will continue to receive benefits but must show an active effort to obtain new employment.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00143 Dual Credit and Technical Education - Equipment Only Grant?solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Continues to Provide Employment Services to Texans
12/03/2020 04:45 PM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission encourages unemployment claimants to utilize employment resources such as the Skills Enhancement Initiative and Workforce Solutions Centers. These employment services as well as state unemployment insurance and State Extended Benefits will continue after CARES Act funding expires on December 26, 2020.
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Texas Workforce Commission Accepts $4.9 million Donation from IKEA
12/01/2020 02:20 PM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) accepted a donation from the IKEA US Community Foundation in the amount of $4.9 million to directly support Texans affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to help fund education, business, and apprenticeship initiatives.
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The following proposed rules are published in the July 24, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration, page 5139
(relating to contracts and procurements)
Proposed Rules, Ch. 813 SNAP E&T, page 5144
(relating to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and Good Cause)?????????????
The Commission approved the proposed rules on July 7, 2020
The comment period ends on August 24, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by COB on August 24, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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WD 21-20
09/15/2020 01:00 PM CDT
COVID-19 and Board Contract Year 2020 Supplemental Child Care Funding Distributions Attachment 1
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Research Advanced Methods Incorporated Honored as Small Employer of the Year
12/11/2020 01:00 PM CST
Research Advanced Methods Incorporated (RAM Inc.) was named Small Employer of the Year at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 24th Annual Texas Workforce Employer Awards held virtually this year on December 9th.
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TWC: State Unemployment Benefits to Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
07/13/2020 10:12 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits for the remainder of their claim. For those on regular unemployment that is currently up to a potential 59 weeks and 46 weeks for those on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The length of time benefits are available is subject to an individual''s eligibility as well as state economic indicators.
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The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) invites VR providers to participate in a second virtual meeting at 1:00 p.m. on September 15, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the dialogue and collaboration initiated during the meeting that was held on June 16, 2020.
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Another notice will be sent during the week of August 24, 2020, including a meeting agenda and additional details about how to register for the meeting. TWC-VR looks forward to continued discussions with providers and will provide an update on the VR program.
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TWC-VR welcomes provider feedback on opportunities and challenges, as well as questions that providers may have about policies and procedures. TWC-VR is particularly interested in hearing providers' ideas about how to work together to increase the effectiveness of services for VR customers.
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WD Letter 18-20
10/15/2020 03:20 PM CDT
Local Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Program Years 2021-2024 Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3
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QCEW First Quarter 2020 Publication is now available!
View our newest product! QCEW industry data by senate, house, and congressional district is available from?1st quarter 2020 back to 1st quarter 2013.? This data includes industry employment by number of firms, establishments, quarterly average employment, and total wages.? We invite you to view the new data product in our Popular Downloads section of TexasLMI.com.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the [create link:?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-0074 Distance Education Professional Development Center?solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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With Unemployment Rate Dropping Texas will not receive HUP extension
With Texas' unemployment rate falling to 6.8 percent, Texas will no longer have access to additional unemployment insurance benefits that would have kicked in after traditional benefits and extended benefits (EB) under the CARES Act are exhausted. Provisions under that act will continue to remain in place until Dec. 26, 2020.
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Unemployment Rate, 8.1 Percent in November
12/18/2020 09:00 AM CST
Texas' private sector added 65,800 jobs over the month, and the Texas unemployment rate for November was 8.1 percent, up from 6.9 percent in October 2020.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the?Request for Applications 32021-0029 Camp Code?solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Enhances Homepage
09/17/2020 03:55 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has unveiled a redesign of the agency''s website homepage. The changes were designed to provide users with easy-to-find, one-click access to essential online portals.
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WD 25-20
10/08/2020 01:00 PM CDT
Child Care Provider Maximum Reimbursement Rate Increases Attachment 1
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The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) invites VR providers to participate in a third virtual meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. on December 15, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the dialogue and collaboration initiated during the meeting that was held on September 15, 2020.
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Another notice will be sent during the week of November 30, 2020, that will include the meeting agenda and additional details about how to register for the meeting. TWC-VR looks forward to continued discussions with providers and will provide an update on the VR program during the meeting.
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Purpose:?The purpose of this communication is to engage interested parties including, but not limited to, Board chairs, members, and executive directors in TWC rule and policy development by informing interested parties and providing documents regarding recent rulemaking actions by the Commission.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
On December 1, 2020, the Commission adopted the following rules:
Adopted Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration
Adopted Rules, Ch. 805 Adult Education and Literacy
(relating to the implementation of House Bill (HB) 3 [subsidies for high school equivalency] and HB 1949 [performance incentives])??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Adopted Rules, Ch. 802 Integrity of the Texas Workforce System
(relating to Workforce Awards)
The adopted rules will be published in the Texas Register on December 18, 2020.
The rules take effect December 21, 2020.?
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposalswebsite.?
Commission rules may be viewed on the Current Texas Workforce Commission Rules website.
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Purpose: The purpose of this communication is to engage interested parties including, but not limited to, Board chairs, members, and executive directors in TWC rule and policy development by informing interested parties and providing documents regarding recent rulemaking actions by the Commission.
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On December 15, 2020, the Commission adopted the following rules:
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 802 Integrity of the Texas Workforce System
(relating to Board Appeals)
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 840 WIOA Eligible Training Providers
(new chapter)
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 841 Workforce Investment Act
(chapter repeal)
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 842 WIOA Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
(new chapter)
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The adopted rules will be published in the Texas Register on January 1, 2021.
The rules take effect January 4, 2021.
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Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals website.
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Commission rules may be viewed on the Current Texas Workforce Commission Rules website.
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The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division has posted a temporary exception to certain requirements in the Vocational Rehabilitation Standards for Providers Manual on the Providers' Resources web page. The exception is titled "VR-SFP Temporary Exception for Trainer-to-Customer Ratios."
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WD 27-20
12/02/2020 10:22 AM CST
Common Exit Policy
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Dear Texas Employers,
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is working diligently to keep the 2021 tax rates as low as possible for Texas employers. TWC is closely monitoring discussions by Congress regarding potential relief legislation to help reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2021 tax rates. TWC is exploring all avenues of tax rate reduction for the 2021 tax rates and will mail out the 2021 tax rate notices in February 2021.
In previous years, employer tax rates were released in December before the next calendar year. Over the next two months, TWC will pursue all possible avenues to keep tax rates as low as possible and announce the year's tax rate in February 2021. At that time, employers will also be able to view their 2021 tax rate using the TWC Unemployment Tax Services system. A February 2021 notification will give employers sufficient time to update their programs, notify their service agents and submit their first 2021 tax report in April 2021. Read more about unemployment taxes on the TWC unemployment tax webpage.?Read more about unemployment taxes on the TWC unemployment tax webpage.?
Employer-paid UI taxes replenish the Texas Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, which provides temporary income for Texas workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. TWC calculates experience-rated employers' tax rates as of October 1 to be effective for the following calendar year, and mails notices of the rates to employers.
My office is committed to ensuring our state resources and TWC services are available to you as you navigate these unchartered waters, continue to safely open your doors and take care of business.
Thank you for all that you do. Let's Continue to Make Progress!
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Finalists for 2020 Texas Workforce Solutions Large and Small Employers of the Year Announced by TWC
11/16/2020 10:10 AM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission announced today that S&B Engineers and Constructors, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Amazon are the finalists for the 2020 Texas Workforce Solutions Large Employer of the Year Award. Computer Crusher Recycling Company, Hobbs Bonded Fibers and Research & Advanced Methods Industries are the finalists for the 2020 Texas Workforce Solutions Small Employer of the Year Award.
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Texas Workforce Commission
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS
August 2020
Mario Hernandez, Kimberly Bradford-Brown, Aaron Demerson, Bonnie Downs, Elsa Ramos
Laike Todd, Cassandra Medrano, Tommy Simmons, Velissa R. Chapa, Brian Owens
?A NOTE FROM THE COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS
Our office is providing you with updated and relevant information that could be of use as you continue to make progress especially during this time.
Aaron S. Demerson Commissioner Representing Employers
Texas Conference for Employers... Virtually
We are excited to announce that these popular forums for employers will resume again as virtual events in the Fall of 2020.
The exact dates of the virtual conferences are still to be determined. These virtual events will feature presentations from the same dynamic employment law attorneys you have seen over the past several years, and they will discuss all of the most important employment law issues that are on the minds of Texas employers, including how the pandemic has affected unemployment claims, wage and hour law, employee policy handbooks, independent contractor issues, discrimination law, and other essential things to know.
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Workforce Refusal Portal
The law requires a claimant receiving unemployment benefits to accept an offer of suitable work. If an offer of work is turned down, TWC will investigate the problem as a work refusal. It would help TWC begin the investigation if your company includes the claimant's full name, last four digits of the SSN, the initial claim date, the name of your client company along with its TWC account number, and information about the work refusal such as the job description, the hours, pay, and benefits, the work location, and basically whether it would have been a return to the same job that the claimant had before. Be sure to mention any health and safety precautions the company is taking to minimize any risks to workers, such as whether OSHA and CDC guidelines for workplace safety and health are followed and whether the business makes personal protective equipment available to employees.?Please watch this video?(Spanish version) for more information regarding work refusal from our employment law attorneys.??
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Fraud
Despite the expanded availability of unemployment benefits during the pandemic, certain safeguards are always in the system. Every claimant must report: all work and earnings during claim weeks, any work separations, any job offer that was not accepted, and/or any eligibility condition that is not satisfied during a claim period. Failure to report such facts can lead to an investigation and serious consequences if the facts establish fraud. Employers may report potential fraud, qualification, or eligibility issues to TWC via e-mail at TWC.fraud@TWC.state.tx.us, or over the phone at 800-252-3642.
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Governor''s Small Business Webinar Series
Texas remains the best state in the U.S. to start a business. Join the Governor''s Small Business Team and a panel of subject-matter experts as they discuss the initial steps for starting and operating a business in the state. The webinar will highlight key sources of information for entrepreneurs and resources to help small businesses succeed. The event will provide information and timely, actionable advice on:
Choosing a business structure
Registering a business or business name
Registering for tax payments
Permitting/licensing in Texas
Where to get free help and advice
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time.?
For additional events hosted by the Governor's Economic Development Tourism-Small Business Team, go to:?https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-events
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FAQs & HELPFUL LINKS
All your concerns are very important to us. Check out our FAQs. For more general information regarding COVID-19 resources, employer resources and publications, click the hyperlinks or the link below to take you to our office website where more information is available.?
Our Office Website?
Employer Hotline: 800-832-9394
Email: EMPLOYERINFO@TWC.STATE.TX.US
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TWC Expands Registered Apprenticeship Program
07/06/2020 11:12 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has been awarded $9.4 million by the Department of Labor to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship in Texas to help build viable career paths for youths and adults seeking to develop a viable career around training for skilled professions.
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You are subscribed to receive updates from the Texas Workforce Commission.?An update has been made to TWC''s Workforce Policy Guidance Page. Below is a link to the new policy document.?
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WD 28-20
12/03/2020 11:25 AM CST
Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds
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TA 280, Chg 1
12/01/2020
Determining High-Poverty Geographic Areas
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Register for the VR Provider Quarterly Zoom Webinar: December 15, 2020
A Message to our Vocational Rehabilitation Providers:
Register here?for the VR Provider Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday December 15, 2020 @ 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) invites VR providers to participate in a virtual meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on December 15, 2020.
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The purpose of this meeting is to continue to provide a venue for ongoing dialogue and collaboration.?
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Meeting Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Updates from Regional Providers and Discussion of Identified Topics
Forum for Comments
Wrap-up and Next Steps
Adjourn
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You can register for the meeting here.
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TWC-VR looks forward to hearing from providers and offering updates on the VR program. In addition, we will be discussing topics identified by providers including rates, fees and payment for services, credentialing, communication, Covid-19 exceptions, and others. We welcome provider feedback on opportunities and challenges, as well as any questions providers may have. We are particularly interested in provider's ideas about how we can continue to work together to increase the effectiveness of services for VR customers.
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If you have a question regarding provision of services to a customer related to COVID-19 impact or mitigation measures, please fax or email the question to the VR Standards mailbox at: vr.standards@twc.state.tx.us.
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Updates and information regarding service delivery during this time will be posted on the Provider Resources page found at: twc.texas.gov/partners/vocational-rehabilitation-providers-resources.
Questions about the virtual meeting can be submitted to the VR Standards mailbox at: vr.standards@twc.state.tx.us
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Amendment and Amended Application for?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00030 Governor''s Summer Merit Program.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Child Care Attendance: UPDATE - Reinstatement of Absence Policies ON HOLD
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On June 16, 2020, the Texas Workforce Commission took action to reinstate requirements for the parents of children receiving Child Care Services (CCS) to record their child's daily attendance, to become effective July 20, 2020. Children are generally allowed 40 unexplained absences during a year. However, parents have not been required to record their attendance since mid-March, when the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was first being felt across the state. TWC did not want to penalize parents who were unable to take their children to child care or were unable to record attendance, based on the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Given the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Commission revisited this policy on July 14, 2020 and took action to hold reinstatement of the absence policy.
What Providers Need to Do:
Continue to report weekly attendance data for subsidized children in accordance with your Local Board''s policies.
If you are ordered to close by a state or local health authority due to COVID, notify your Local Board/CCS offices about your status (in addition to notifying Child Care Licensing).
Please direct questions to your local workforce solutions/CCS office.?
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Updates have been made to the Employment Service Guide. A Word document showing the revisions in Track Changes is also available.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00026 Planning for Individualized Instruction?solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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Purpose:?The purpose of this communication is to engage interested parties including, but not limited to, Board chairs, members, and executive directors in TWC rule and policy development by informing interested parties and providing documents regarding recent rulemaking actions by the Commission.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Commission Actions Regarding Rules for the Week of 10-06-20:????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Proposals with Request for Public Comments:?On October 6, 2020, the Commission approved the following proposed rules:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration
(implementing SB 1055, relating to the Workforce Diploma Pilot Program)
Proposed Rules, Ch. 809 Child Care Services
(relating to implementing HB 680, Child Transfers, Contracted Slots, and Texas Rising Star Review Requirements)???????????????
Proposed Rules, Ch. 823 Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals
(relating to updating the entire chapter)???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
The approved proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on October 23, 2020.?
Please submit comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.state.tx.us by November 23, 2020.????
The proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
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Adopted Rules: On October 6, 2020, the Commission adopted the following rules:
Adopted Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration
(relating to Historically Underutilized Businesses, Vendor Protests, and Enhanced Contract Monitoring)
Adopted Rules, Ch. 813 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training
(implementing the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018)
The adopted rules will be published in the Texas Register on October 23, 2020.
The rules take effect October 26, 2020.?
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/rules-adoptions-proposals.html.
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The following rules are published in the November 13, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 803 Skills Development Fund, page 8118
(Implementing House Bill (HB) 108, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017; and HB 700, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019)??
The Commission approved the proposed rules on October 29, 2020.
The comment period ends on December 14, 2020.
Submit comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by December 14, 2020.????
Proposed versions may?be viewed on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans website.
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals website.
Commission rules may be viewed on the Current Texas Workforce Commission Rules website.
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The following proposed rules are published in the July 31, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
The Commission approved the proposed rules on July 14, 2020
The comment period ends on August 31, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by COB on August 31, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has updated the WIOA Eligibility Documentation Log to provide requirements for documenting dislocated worker expedited eligibility for RESEA participants. ?
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Kashmiere Culberson''s Road to Success Began with Hard Work and Support From Vocational Rehabilitation Services
At just 23 years old, Kashmiere Culberson has already earned several titles in her life so far. She's a successful YouTube creator and vlogger, make-up artist, and a Texas Woman's University graduate. Her goal for the future is to become a motivational speaker. She says her message is 'If I can do it, you can do it too."
Kashmiere was born without arms, a condition known as bilateral phocomelia. As the oldest of four siblings, she credits her family for encouraging her to be the strong and independent woman she is now. "My parents have always encouraged me to keep pushing myself," says Kashmiere. "They always told us that setting goals and getting an education is important." Kashmiere has spent her life adapting and has learned to do almost everything with her feet, including driving, cooking, writing and typing. As she graduated high school in 2015, she learned about support services she could access through Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a statewide program which provides individuals with disabilities with individualized services that will help them reach their employment goals. With the help from her Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Kashmiere had the support she needed to enroll at Texas Woman''s University and be supported along the way until graduation.
Whenever she''s had moments when she has doubted herself, Kashmiere reminds herself that it's her positive mindset that led to her achievements. Her YouTube channel, Its Kashmiere?is approaching 200,000 subscribers. Kashmiere graduated with honors, earning bachelor's degree in psychology, and graduating last May with a 4.0 GPA.
"Everything is mental," she says. "if you have a positive mindset, everything is possible. And if I can do it, you can do it, too."
As an aspiring motivational speaker and a person with a disability, Kashmiere says her message to those without disabilities is "'Don't take anything for granted and to appreciate everything you have to be thankful for."?Her year-end goal: To reach 1 million subscribers on her YouTube channel. Visit Kashmiere''s YouTube channnel at Its Kashmiere.
Meet Kashmiere Culberson
2020 Texas Woman''s University Graduate, Bachelor''s Degree in Psychology
YouTube creator with 193,000 subscribers
Makeup Artist
Aspiring Motivational Speaker
Texas Celebrates White Cane Day Virtually
This month, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) was joined by thousands of fellow Texans to celebrate White Cane Awareness Day virtually for the first time in its history. In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), virtual disability awareness and hiring events continue throughout the month and year, as promoted under TWC''s Texas HireAbility campaign.
TWC staff participated in a series of webinars in partnership with the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities themed "Putting Texas Back to Work." These webinars highlighted how TWC is ensuring that individuals with disabilities are supported with the tools, training and vocational rehabilitation services they need as they seek employment or reemployment.
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services are available to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goal. VR has innovated our services to maintain continuity of service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services are available remotely via phone, teleconference, telemedicine or socially-distanced in-person services. For more information on VR Services, please email vr.office.locator@twc.state.tx.us or call (512) 936-6400. To locate VR offices near you, visit www.twc.texas.gov/VRNearMe
Dinah Rodriguez of McAllen wins statewide disability awareness poster contest with art titled "We Think Differently"
Spurred on by her vocational rehabilitation team, Dinah Rodriguez entered and won this year''s Texas Disability Employment Awareness (DEAM) Poster contest with her art entitled ''We Think Differently.'' When Dinah began experiencing vision loss due to a degenerative eye condition, she knew she could turn to Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services for assistance. She credits her self-determination and support from her VR counselor and teacher for helping her gain confidence and independence as she learned to self-advocate, use a cane and assistive aids in her home. "I feel like I''m going somewhere, like I am going to arrive in the destination I need to get to with their help because I know they are standing by to answer whatever question I have," Dinah said.
To order a Texas DEAM poster please visit the Governor''s Committee on People with Disabilities website. To find out if VR Services are right for you, contact us at (512) 936-6400 or email vr.office.locator@twc.state.tx.us.
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services partners to support the launch of UnitedHealth Group's Disability Inclusion Internship Program. Four VR customers were hired in the company''s San Antonio facility for the 15-week paid internship program. View the video here.
To see if Vocational Rehabilitation Services can assist you, please contact us.
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TWC to Extend Payment Deadlines For Employers to Reimburse State for Unemployment Costs
07/23/2020 03:05 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today extended payment deadlines for designated reimbursing employers that are required to pay a share of unemployment benefits. Designated reimbursing employers include non-profits, local governments, school districts and other qualifying employers who reimburse TWC for the full amount of unemployment benefits to be paid to eligible former employees.
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Current Employment Statistics
After a revised over-the-month increase of 25,300 jobs in July, Total Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment growth accelerated in August with 106,800 jobs added.
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Over the month the Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent, one and six-tenths percentage points lower than the U.S. rate of 8.4 percent.
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Current Population Survey
The unemployment rate for males increased by 2.5 percentage points over the year to a rate of 6.0 percent, while the rate for women increased by 2.9 percentage points to 6.6 percent.
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Help Wanted Online
The Conference Board?-Burning Glass? Help Wanted OnLineT (HWOL) Index increased over the month to 105.9 in August, a change of 3.6 percent.
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Employment News
Mortgage Company to Hire 2,000
Dallas Morning News
DALLAS, TX - Coppell-based Mr. Cooper, one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers, plans to hire an additional 2,000 employees by the end of the year as record low interest rates spur home purchases and mortgage refinancings.
Read the entire story on page 9.
Key Indicators
Initial and Continued Claims?
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Question and Answer Document, Amended Application and Amendment for?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00026 Planning for Individualized Instruction?solicitation.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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Texas Workforce Commission Celebrates Texas Veterans for Their Service
11/10/2020 12:50 PM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) would like to thank all veterans for their sacrifice and service this Veterans Day. There are currently 1.7 million veterans in Texas, and an estimated 967,000 of these veterans are eligible for work. TWC encourages Texas employers to take advantage of the unique talents, skills and discipline that Veterans bring to Texas' workforce in a wide variety of industries and occupations of the skills.
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Proposal with Request for Public Comments:?On October 29, 2020, the Commission approved the following proposed rules:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 803 Skills Development Fund
(relating to the implementation of House Bill (HB) 108, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017; and HB 700, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019)
The approved proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on November 13, 2020.?
Please submit comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by December 14, 2020.????
The proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans.
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/rules-adoptions-proposals.html.
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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The following proposed rule reviews are published in the July 17, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
The Commission approved the rule reviews on June 30, 2020
The comment period ends on August 17, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by COB on August 17, 2020.????
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Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans
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TWC Allocated $106.4 Million for Child Care Programs
08/20/2020 04:10 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission approved $106.4 million to assist TWC's 28 Local Workforce Boards (Boards) and child care providers to address higher child care costs resulting from COVID-19.
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TWC Evidence-Based Grantmaking Webinar
Save the Date!
November 9, 2020
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST
Results for America, the Texas Workforce Investment Council, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (Board) are collaborating to bring evidence-based grantmaking to Texas. You may have seen or heard the term evidence-based mentioned before, but what does it mean?
Evidence-based grantmaking is an approach that allows us to invest in workforce programs that deliver results. TWC recently approved the inclusion of a new evidence framework in training grants focused on young workers who are interested in the building and construction trades. The framework will prioritize evidence of effectiveness when awarding $1.5 million in training grants for the 2020 Building and Construction Trades program. For more information, refer to "Emphasizing Evidence to Support Youth in Texas' Workforce System."
TWC's Chairman, Bryan Daniel, will provide opening remarks on the Texas vision for using evidence in grants followed by a national perspective on the importance of evidence in workforce development. During the webinar, we will share: an evidence framework including the impact on the grant application process, an example of an evidence component, and how the state agencies will support applicants as they begin to assess their evidence base for existing programs.?
We hope you will join us!
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The Education Outreach department of the Texas Workforce Commission has continuously provided students, faculty and individuals with materials, services, and tools that support career exploration and after-high-school education and training planning.In an effort to ensure our information is made available to more individuals across the state, we are proud to announce that we have begun the process to translate all of our career education materials into Spanish.
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This announcement to introduce the Spanish language version of Jobs! a Coloring Book for Elementary School Students is the first of many announcements our team will be making as our resources are translated and updated. In the next few months, we will be releasing more publications which are currently being translated, so please keep an eye out for emails on the following:
Career information brochures
LMCI bookmarks
Career preparation booklets
Postsecondary planning booklet
Career readiness workbooks
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For more information or to collect PDFs of each publication as they are posted, visit the publication page of our website by clicking here. For questions about the translation process, contact the Team Manager at lorena.knight@twc.state.tx.us. For more information about the Education Outreach team's services and resources contact the team at careerinformation@twc.state.tx.us.
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El departamento de Divulgaci?n Educativa de la Comisi?n de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas ha proporcionado continuamente a estudiantes, facultad e individuos materiales, servicios y herramientas que apoyan la exploraci?n profesional y la educaci?n y la planificaci?n de entrenamiento despu?s de la escuela secundaria. En un esfuerzo por garantizar que nuestra informaci?n se pone a disposici?n de m?s personas en todo el estado, estamos orgullosos de anunciar que hemos comenzado el proceso para traducir todos nuestros materiales de educaci?n profesional al espa?ol.
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Este anuncio para presentar la versi?n en espa?ol de Jobs! a Coloring Book for Elementary School Students es el primero de muchos anuncios que nuestro equipo har? a medida que nuestros recursos se traduzcan y actualicen. En los pr?ximos meses, vamos a lanzar m?s publicaciones que actualmente se est?n traduciendo, as? que por favor mantenga un ojo hacia fuera para los correos electr?nicos sobre lo siguiente:
Folletos de Informaci?n de Carrera
Marcadores LMCI
Folletos de Preparaci?n de Carrera
Folleto de Planificaci?n Postsecundaria
Libros de Preparaci?n para la Carrera
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Para obtener m?s informaci?n o para recopilar PDFs de cada publicaci?n a medida que se publican, visite la p?gina de publicaci?n de nuestro sitio web aqu?. Para preguntas sobre el proceso de traducci?n, p?ngase en contacto con el gerente del equipo en lorena.knight@twc.state.tx.us. Para obtener m?s informaci?n sobre los servicios y recursos del equipo de Divulgaci?n Educativa, p?ngase en contacto con el equipo en careerinformation@twc.state.tx.us.
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The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VR) released more than 60 updated forms and updates to the TWC-VR Standards for Providers (SFP) manual on September 1, 2020. There is a link on the Provider Resource Page to a Frequently Ask Questions document, which contains commonly asked questions about the use of the new forms, including VR3472, Contract Service Modification Request.
Language in sections 3.6.4, Evaluation of Service Delivery, and 3.11.1, Documentation and Signatures, of the SFP has been updated to clarify the content originally posted on September 1, 2020. These revisions are shown in track changes in the SFP Revisions log.
If you have questions, please contact VR.Standards@twc.state.tx.us.
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Proposal with Request for Public Comments:?On July 14, 2020, the Commission approved the following proposed rules:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 815 Unemployment Insurance
(relating to COVID)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
The approved proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on July 31, 2020.?
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by COB on August 31, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans
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TWC Pursuing All Strategies To Limit COVID's Impact On 2021 Taxes, Keep Employer Tax Rates As Low As Possible
12/02/2020 11:15 AM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) continues to explore options to keep the 2021 tax rates as low as possible for Texas employers as Texas and the entire nation continue to deal with the economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the?Request for Applications 32021-00030 Governor''s Summer Merit Program?solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Incentivizes Higher Quality for Child Care
On October 6, 2020, the Texas Workforce Commission's three-member Commission (Commission) approved proposed changes to the rules for the Texas Rising Star Program?for public comment. These rules will soon be published in the Texas Register with the public comment period open through November 23, 2020.?
In addition, the Commission also approved new requirements for all providers serving subsidized children, to be phased in over the next five years. All subsidy child care providers will be required to pass a screening, which will confirm that they do not have significant Child Care Regulation licensing deficiencies and will be designated as "Pre-Star." The details on the licensing deficiencies that will be reviewed are contained in the CCDF State Plan, as described in this document.
TWC also issued a press release on these changes. Additionally, more information is available online about the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review?process that led to these proposed changes.
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TWC Receives Additional $28 million for dislocated workers
10/07/2020 02:30 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received an additional $28 million to add to the $12 million already received from the Department of Labor's Disaster National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) program to provide temporary jobs related to COVID-19 recovery. The funds are being used assist local health departments with jobs related to virus response, food banks, and other humanitarian work.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Question and Answer Document for?Request for Applications 32021-00029 Camp Code.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Investigating Potential Fraud Cases
08/14/2020 03:55 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission is working to address a potential fraud situation after the agency's investigators confirmed changes to claimants accounts indicating suspicious activity. There has been no evidence of a breach in any TWC system.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00043 Dual Credit and Technical Education - Equipment Only Grant?solicitation. The RFA solicitation and link have been updated with the correct RFA number.?
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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The following proposed rules are published in the September 25, 2020, issue of the Texas Register:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration, page 6758
Proposed Rules, Ch. 805 Adult Education and Literacy, page 6762
(Relating to HB 3 [subsidies for high school equivalency] and HB 1949 [performance incentives])??????????
The Commission approved the proposed rules on September 8, 2020.
The comment period ends on October 26, 2020.
Submit comments to twcpolicycomments@twc.state.tx.us by October 26, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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Current Employment Statistics
After a revised over-the-month increase of 48,100 jobs in September, Total Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment grew at a faster pace in October with 118,100 jobs added.
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics
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Over the month the Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent, equal to the U.S. rate.
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Current Population Survey
The unemployment rate for males increased by 3.1 percentage points over the year to a rate of 6.6 percent, while the rate for women increased by 3.7 percentage points to 7.3 percent.
Read more on page 7.
Help Wanted Online
The Conference Board?-Burning Glass? Help Wanted OnLineT (HWOL) Index increased over the month to 114.0 in October, a change of 4.0 percent.
Read the entire story on page 8.
Employment News
CBRE Move to Dallas Will Bring More Growth
Dallas Morning News
DALLAS, TX - Commercial property giant CBRE Group is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas.
Read the entire story on page 9.
Key Indicators
Initial and Continued Claims?
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Reimbursing Employers Payment Deadlines for 2020 Extended to March 1, 2021
12/14/2020 03:30 PM CST
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today extended payment deadlines for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2020, to March 1, 2021, to match the 4th quarter 2020 bills for designated reimbursing employers that are required to pay a share of unemployment benefits.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Question and Answer Document and Amendment I for?Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00120 ApprenticeshipTexas Expansion.
You may also view other?TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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TWC Reinstates Work Requirements for Child Care
10/14/2020 10:21 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved changes to its subsidized child care program to reinstate work requirements for parents receiving benefits. The change, following the state's continued re-openings of businesses, brings TWC's subsidized care program in line with its mission: to provide improved access to quality child care to enable families to return to work.
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First in the series starts today, Oct. 19 at 10 AM!
You are invited to the ''Putting Texas Back to Work'' webinar series!
Register?here for an upcoming ''Putting Texas Back to Work'' Webinar
October 20 - 28, 2020
Register here.
TWC is partnering with the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to host a webinar series themed "Putting Texas Back to Work," which will highlight how the Texas Workforce system is working with statewide partners to provide tools, training and hiring events inclusive of individuals with disabilities to ensure they access employment opportunities as part of our state's reopening and economic recovery.
Monday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m.
How Vocational Rehabilitation Helped Me Stay Employed
It is not uncommon for people to acquire a disability later in life, often after having established a career. This webinar will cover the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program and how it can help you keep your career moving. You'll hear from individuals who have received VR services and retained their employment. You can register for this webinar?here.
Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Putting Texas Back to Work
TWC's Office of Employer Initiatives is leading the Texas economic reopening response with several training initiatives aimed at helping the Texas workforce acquire new skills. Join us for this webinar as we cover current projects and explain how people with disabilities can benefit from these programs.?You can register for this webinar?here.
Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Hiring, Retention and Advancement of People with Disabilities
Join Velissa R. Chapa, employment law attorney and Legal Counsel to TWC Employer Commissioner Aaron Demerson, as she addresses key employer questions about the ADA. She will also present frequently asked employer questions on the hiring, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities and highlight the importance of career development for employees with disabilities in all workplaces.?ou can register for this webinar?here
Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m.
WorkInTexas.com + State's Workforce System = A Winning Combination for Job Seekers and Employers
The newly-enhanced site has connected thousands of job seekers with hundreds of employers since relaunching in 2019. WorkInTexas.Com offers unparalleled job matching support and was built with accessibility at the forefront. Unlike other job search websites, users receive local support from teams of workforce professionals in 28 regions across the state. Join us as we hear from TWC experts and Michelle Castrow, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, and the Houston-area workforce team as they explain how they are connecting job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities.
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Texas Workforce Commission Releases Child Care Data
07/14/2020 11:12 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has released Child Care by the Numbers, an overview of subsidized child care data since October 2014. The 86th Texas Legislature directed TWC to annually publish information on providers participating in Texas Rising Star (TRS), as well as the number of children enrolled in TRS programs. Child Care by the Numbers will not only provide annual data, it will also include quarterly updates for the most recent year and will provide information both at the state level and for each of the 28 Local Workforce Development Boards.
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Inside This Issue:
Current Employment Statistics
Following two consecutive months of series-high employment increases, Total Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment grew by 31,400 jobs over the month in July.
Read the entire story on page 2.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Over the month the Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.0 percent, two and two-tenths percentage points lower than the U.S. rate of 10.2 percent.
Read the entire story on page 5.
Current Population Survey
The unemployment rate for males increased by 2.2 percentage points over the year to a rate of 5.7 percent, while the rate for women increased by 2.6 percentage points to 6.3 percent.
Read more on page 7.
Help Wanted Online
The Conference Board?-Burning Glass? Help Wanted OnLineT (HWOL) Index increased over the month to 97.4 in July, an increase of 1.6 percent.
Read the entire story on page 8.
Employment News
Tesla Picks Austin for $1-billion Factory
KVUE Channel 24 News
AUSTN, TX - The electric automaker Tesla has started construction on a $1.1 billion assembly plant in Travis County.
Read the entire story on page 9.
Key Indicators
Initial and Continued Claims?
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TWC: State Unemployment Benefits to Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
07/24/2020 12:15 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Temporary exceptions to the Vocational Rehabilitation Standards for Providers (VR-SFP) are currently published and in effect. These temporary exceptions are scheduled to expire on August 31, 2020.
On September 1, 2020, many of these temporary exceptions will become permanent revisions to the VR-SFP, and providers will be responsible for implementing the revisions.
A marked-up version of the VR-SFP changes will be available in the VR-SFP Revision Log on September 1, 2020. Providers must review the changes to ensure continued compliance. ?
The revisions will address the following temporary exception topics:
Handwritten Signatures
Remote Delivery of Services
Remote Planning Meetings
90-day Count of Employment for Bundled Job Placement and Project SEARCH
Use of form VR3472, Contracted Service Modification Request
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COVID-19 Child Care Services and Child Absences
All active?policy guidance documents are available at?www.texasworkforce.org/boards/workforce-policy-and-guidance.html, using keyword search.
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1. Purpose:?The purpose of this communication is to engage interested parties including, but not limited to, Board chairs, members, and executive directors in TWC rule and policy development by informing interested parties by providing documents regarding recent rulemaking actions by the Commission.
2. Commission Actions Regarding Rules for the Week of 7-7-20:?
Policy Concept:?On July 7, 2020, the Commission approved the following:
?Amendments to Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities????????????????????????????
Please address feedback for this policy concept to TWCPolicyComments@twc.state.tx.us by COB onJuly 28, 2020.
Proposals with Request for Public Comments:?On July 7, 2020, the Commission approved the following proposed rules:
Proposed Rules, Ch. 800 General Administration
(relating to contracts and procurements)
Proposed Rules, Ch. 813 SNAP E&T
(relating to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and Good Cause)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
The approved proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on July 24, 2020.?
Public comments must be received or postmarked by August 24, 2020.????
Once approved, proposed versions may?be viewed within one day of distribution on the Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews & State Plans website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/texas-workforce-commission-rules#pendingProposedRulesRuleReviewsStatePlans
To view current Commission rules on TWC's website, go to http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/rules/texas-workforce-commission-rules.html.
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TWC Approves an Additional $5 million for use in Skills Development Funds
08/18/2020 04:35 PM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission has approved an additional $5 million from the Skills Development Fund to be used to support training in high demand occupations with priority given to training in the healthcare, manufacturing, and IT sectors in direct response to needs identified by COVID-19.
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07/21/2020 04:08 PM CDT
Child Care for School-Age Children during COVID-19
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TWC Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
07/17/2020 03:35 AM CDT
The Texas Workforce Commission celebrates the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, telecommunications, among others.
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Inside This Issue:
Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment in Texas grew over the month by 225,200 jobs in June, following an increase of 250,100 positions in May.
Read the entire story on page 2.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Over the month the Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.6 percent, two and one-half percentage points lower than the U.S. rate of 11.1 percent.
Read the entire story on page 5.
Current Population Survey
The unemployment rate for males increased by 1.9 percentage points over the year to a rate of 5.3 percent, while the rate for women increased by 2 percentage points to 5.8 percent.
Read more on page 7.
Help Wanted Online
The Conference Board? -Burning Glass? Help Wanted OnLineT (HWOL) Index increased over the month to 91.3 in June, an increase of 6.8 percent.
Read the entire story on page 8.
Employment News
Texas Manufacturing Improves
Houston Chronicle
DALLAS, TX - Manufacturing activity in Texas recovered in June, according to a survey of business executives by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
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Key Indicators
Initial and Continued Claims?
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published the Request for Applications (RFA) 32021-00121 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp solicitation.
You may review the RFA solicitation for eligibility requirements and additional information.?
You may also view other TWC solicitations at Texas SmartBuy.?
This RFA does not contain information for customers regarding unemployment benefits, claims, or appeals.?None of the contacts identified in the RFA have any information about unemployment benefits or claims. You may access Unemployment Benefits Services if you have questions regarding unemployment benefit services.
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The Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC), the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (Board) invite you to join our second evidence-based grantmaking webinar. This webinar will focus on the use of the evidence tools including the new Texas evidence framework, ideas for enhancing program models, and learning more about the use of performance-based outcomes and payments in grants. The webinar will feature Third Sector Capital Partners and an in-depth discussion on outcome-based contracting. Third Sector works with governments and non-profit organizations to improve outcomes for communities served.
Evidence-based grantmaking is an approach that allows us to invest in workforce programs in ways that help them identify best practices and improve participant outcomes. TWC recently approved the inclusion of a new evidence framework in training grants focused on young workers who are interested in the building and construction trades. The framework will prioritize evidence of effectiveness when awarding $1.5 million in training grants for the 2020 Building and Construction Trades program. For more information, refer to TWC's Evidence Based Grantmaking website.
Please submit any questions to evidence@twc.state.gov.
We hope you will join us!
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9:00 am??|??(UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)??|??1 hr 15 mins
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The following were published in the January 1, 2021, issue of the Texas Register:
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 802 Integrity of the Texas Workforce System, page 195
(new subchapter relating to local workforce development area appeals)
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Adopted Rules, Ch. 840 WIOA Eligible Training Providers, page 195
Proposed and adopted versions showing changes to the rules may be viewed on the TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals website.
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Commission rules may be viewed on the Current Texas Workforce Commission Rules website.
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The Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC), the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (Board) invite you to join our second evidence-based grantmaking webinar. This webinar will focus on the use of the evidence tools including the new Texas evidence framework, ideas for enhancing program models, and learning more about the use of performance-based outcomes and payments in grants. The webinar will feature Third Sector Capital Partners and an in-depth discussion on outcome-based contracting. Third Sector works with governments and non-profit organizations to improve outcomes for communities served.
Evidence-based grantmaking is an approach that allows us to invest in workforce programs in ways that help them identify best practices and improve participant outcomes. TWC recently approved the inclusion of a new evidence framework in training grants focused on young workers who are interested in the building and construction trades. The framework will prioritize evidence of effectiveness when awarding $1.5 million in training grants for the 2020 Building and Construction Trades program. For more information, refer to TWC's Evidence Based Grantmaking website.
Please submit any questions to evidence@twc.texas.gov.
We hope you will join us!
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The Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC), the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (Board) invite you to join our second evidence-based grantmaking webinar. This webinar will focus on the use of the evidence tools including the new Texas evidence framework, ideas for enhancing program models, and learning more about the use of performance-based outcomes and payments in grants. The webinar will feature Third Sector Capital Partners and an in-depth discussion on outcome-based contracting. Third Sector works with governments and non-profit organizations to improve outcomes for communities served.
Evidence-based grantmaking is an approach that allows us to invest in workforce programs in ways that help them identify best practices and improve participant outcomes. TWC recently approved the inclusion of a new evidence framework in training grants focused on young workers who are interested in the building and construction trades. The framework will prioritize evidence of effectiveness when awarding $1.5 million in training grants for the 2020 Building and Construction Trades program. For more information, refer to TWC's Evidence Based Grantmaking website.
Please submit any questions to evidence@twc.state.gov.
We hope you will join us!
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