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Our Workforce Centers were established to match jobs and people through an employer-driven system. Local Workforce Center facilities include office space for employers to conduct interviews as well as professional staff to assist with conducting job fairs. Whether by phone or personal visit, business services staff will respond to the needs of the local business market.
Job Training:
This program is designed to assist businesses throughout the state with their job training needs. In partnership with our public community and technical colleges, the Skills Development Fund will assist in financing customized job training programs to fit the express needs of your business.
Incumbent Worker Training Funds
This program provides funds for local businesses to train their staff in topics the business believes are important. Please read “Application Information” to find out more about this grant opportunity or call your local workforce center business services staff.
The application and instructions are provided here. Please call your local workforce center business services staff if you have questions.
Layoff Assistance:
Rapid Response is a program which provides short-term, early intervention and immediate assistance with layoffs and/or plant closures affecting 50 or more workers. Rapid Response services offered to any company and its employees are tailored, based on the needs of the affected employees. Employers or employees may access services directly through their local Rapid Response Coordinator (936-639-8898).
Layoff Services Available:
- Job Search Assistance and Tips
- Tips on Work Search, Interviews and Resumes
- Labor Market Information will be furnished to all registrants, including Local Targeted Occupations, Local Jobs in Demand, and Emerging and Evolving Occupations
- Stress Management Seminars
- Financial Management Seminars
Layoff Aversion:
The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Plan offers an alternative to employers facing a reduction in force. Instead of laying off employees, the employer reduces the hours of work among a specific group of employees. Wages lost to the worker as a result of reduced hours is supplemented by a partial unemployment benefit amount. How does it work?
Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to individuals with disability.
Relay Texas: (800)735-2989 (TDD)
or (800)735-2988(Voice)
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