Announcements & Events

• Permian Basin WDB is hiring for a Texas Rising Star Mentor. Click here to view this job posting.

• Texas Workforce Commission has created the Service Industry Recovery (SIR) Child Care Program to help workers in TWC – specified service industries with child care cost. For more information about the SIR services, please view the flyer: SIR program flyer –  FAQ Service Industry Worker –  English Application –  Aplicación en Español

• Visit our Events page for upcoming Events in the Permian Basin

• Looking for a job? See the Workforce Solutions 2021 hiring events Permian Basin Hiring Events

• Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services has launched Start My VR, an online self-referral form that offers a convenient way for Texans with disabilities to take the first step toward employment by meeting with VR staff to learn about Vocational Rehabilitation Services and meet with a VR Counselor. Get started today by visiting Start My VR Start

• 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

• 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

October Board Agenda

September Agenda