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Texas shared its concept for an employment connection measure during WIOA implementation meetings held in 2014/2015 by NASWA's Employment and Training Committee's Performance Measurement Workgroup.

Click the PDF to download the meeting highlights from the Veterans Affair Committee Meeting held on December 10-11, 2014 in Austin, Texas.

Axis Pipe and Tube Partners with Blinn College for $115,145 Job-Training GrantAUSTIN – Axis Pipe and Tube Inc. has partnered with Blinn College to provide customized training for new and incumbent employees using a $115,145 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission ...

2015 Begins with Continued Job Growth for TexasUnemployment continues decline as rate falls to 4.4 percent in JanuaryAUSTIN –The Texas job market began 2015 with continued positive momentum in job growth as seen in 2014. The state added 20,100 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in January fo...

Manufacturing Consortium Partners with McLennan Community College for $1.3 Million Job-Training GrantAUSTIN – A manufacturing consortium has partnered with McLennan Community College (MCC) to provide customized training for new and incumbent employees using a $1,327,924 Skills Development ...

New Online Resource for El Paso Veterans, Transitioning and Active Service membersAUSTIN—Active members of the military and veterans who are considering where to begin their civilian lives can now access a new resource that features the many advantages awaiting veterans who choose to make ...

Texas Ends 2014 with Another Month of Job Growth Unemployment rate falls to 4.6 percent in December, lowest since May 2008 AUSTIN –Texas employers added jobs in impressive fashion in 2014 with the increase of 457,900 seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs over the year. December was the fi...

TWC and THECB Unveil New Online Resource for Prospective College Students Texas CREWS Web application compares wage, employment and student loan data across Texas colleges AUSTIN – Prospective college students exploring higher education options in Texas now have an additional resource to h...

In This Issue: House, Senate Working to Complete FY 2015 Spending Plan to Avert Government Shutdown Elections: Governors, U.S. House and Senate Administration and Finance and Employment and Training Committees Hold Joint Meeting on WIOA Implementation with Key System Partners NASWA hosts E...

Texas Economy Adds 46,600 Jobs in JulyUnemployment rate steady at 5.1 percentAUSTIN – The fast-growing Texas economy showed steady growth in July, adding 46,600 seasonally-adjusted nonfarm jobs. In the last year, the Lone Star State’s economy has expanded by 396,200 jobs. The unemployment ...