Announcements & Events

• Virtual Job Fair Thursday, June 10, 2021 – June 10th Virtual Job Fair Flyer  –  Job Seeker Registration  –  Employer Registration

• TTUHSC Job Fair Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Big Spring TX     Tx Tech Job Fair Flyer

• Attention Center & Home-Based Child Care Providers, Don’t miss out on Child Care Relief Funds from June 11, 2021 TO July 11, 2021. You will receive an email from the Texas Workforce Commission on June 11 to apply. Child Care Relief Fund_FLYERS_English and Spanish

• Employers Encouraged to Recognize and Report Fraud

• Attention Youth! Need a Job? Find out how Workforce Solutions can help you begin your Career! More Information

• Child Care Services is currently accepting applications for Child Care Assistance, for information click here

• PBWDB has released its 2021-2024 Strategic and Operation Plan.  To view the plan, click here.

• The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has launched MyTxCareer.com, a new online job search site designed to help Texans quickly register, search for, and apply for jobs available right now in Texas. There are currently more than 500,000 job postings available posted by more than 20,000 employers. MyTXCareer.com provides job seekers a streamlined way to register for WorkInTexas.com, the state’s online job-matching website. This new site is ideal for new users who just need to get back to work and may not need other services or programs offered by the Texas Workforce system. The sites, which are connected, offer access to the same employers and job postings. MyTxCareer.com offers a simpler registration and layout. Users who already have a WorkInTexas.com login should use that to login to MyTXCareer.com. Employers will continue to post jobs on WorkInTexas.com.

• Victims of Identity Theft, Click here for Identity Theft Fraud Actions

• UPDATE: The federal government has extended federal unemployment benefits available under the CARES Act for an additional 11 weeks. PUA, PEUC, & FPUC will be available through March 13, 2021. To receive these extended benefits, continue to request payment and complete work search activities while unemployed. Click here for more information

• The TWC homepage also provides links to resources and support available through state agencies and their partners – Texas Workforce Commission

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Meetings & Agendas

PBWDB 2021 Board Meeting Dates

June Agenda

May Agenda