Announcements & Events

• TWC Reinstates Work Requirements for Child Care. More information can be found here

• The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced that as the Texas economy continues to open TWC will reinstate unemployment work search requirements, which had been suspended since March, but will resume on November 1, 2020. More Information can be found here.

• The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will host the 9th annual Hiring Red, White, and You Veteran statewide hiring event, scheduled to be held on November 5, 2020. Multiple events will be held through virtual platforms throughout the state. Click on the following links for more information Statewide Job Fair Locations,  Permian Basin Job Seeker Registration Setup Permian Basin Employer Registration Setup

• Texas Workforce Commission has partnered with Metrix Learning to help Texas residents brush up on skills to prepare for better employment opportunities.  The Metrix online learning platform provides Texans free online job readiness courses. More information can be found here

• Workforce centers in Odessa, Midland, Big Spring and Pecos are open for in-person services by Appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 432.287.5200 or click here

• Permian Basin Virtual Job Fair 2020 Dates

• Are you a job seeker looking for work? Are you an employer in need of employees? Our Workforce Solutions office is ready to help! Call us today at 432-287-5200 or visit WorkinTexas.com for more information!

• Child care centers across Texas re-open, workers may apply at any time for TWC’s regular subsidized child care program for low-income families if they meet eligibility requirements. Those in need of assistance or for more information on child care options, click here

• Texas Workforce Commission Issues Guidance to Unemployment Claimants

• Unemployment Benefits Information

• Congress set aside approximately $14.25 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the CARES Act for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The Department will award these grants to institutions of higher education (IHE) based on a formula stipulated in the legislation. For more information, Click here

• New Unemployment Tele-Center Hours have been expanded from  7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – 7 days a week

• COVID-19 Resources: Employer Resources click here, Job Seeker Resources click here and Child Care Resources click here

• 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin is pleased to offer the 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin Community Directory 2019-2020 online edition. Agencies listed within the Directory are those who wish to be within the 2-1-1 Texas database, and meet our inclusion and exclusion guidelines. While we make every effort to provide current and accurate information changes do occur. For the most current information, please visit 211texas.org or dial 2-1-1.

• 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin created a public calendar of events around the region Permian Basin Community Calendar

Meetings & Agendas

Board Meeting Dates 2020

October Board Meeting (Wednesday, October 14, 2020) via WebEx; Join by phone + 1-408-418-9388. October Agenda

August Board Meeting Agenda