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In everything that we do, we seek to assure the Gulf Coast region remains a great place to live, work and do business. To meet the demands of the rapidly-changing world in which we work, we have one foot firmly planted in today while keeping an eye steadily focused on what's to come. We believe our employer-driven and personalized approach to addressing the diverse needs of businesses and individuals affords each the best chance for sustainable success. We are committed to strengthening the vibrancy of our region so that we can attract and retain the best employers, afford everyone the dignity of a job and remain indispensable to the global economy - today and tomorrow. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired customers may contact Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice). Equal opportunity is the law http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/equal-opportunity.html Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast.

VISIT US AT WFSOLUTIONS.ORG FOR SERVICES! In response to the COVID-19 crisis, our centers are open by appointment only. Schedule your next visit by visiting our website or calling us toll-free at 888-261-3286. Serving the tri-county region via Edinburg, Mission, Rio Grande City, Raymondville, & Weslaco, Workforce Solutions (WFS) is one of 28 local workforce development boards under the direction of the Texas Workforce Commission. The primary goal of TWC and the 28 local workforce development boards is to respond to the needs of Texas employers and workers through locally designed market-driven workforce development initiatives. WFS' mission statement is: To provide job seekers with the skills, and business with the talent, they need to be successful. Furthermore, WFS is guided by three Key Strategic Imperatives: - Understand the needs of the business community to ensure a demand-driven system, - Prepare a job-ready workforce and foster external partnerships that promote educational and skill attainment, and - Build strategic partnerships to leverage resources for our customers.

Workforce Solutions Cameron is the local workforce partnership organization devoted to promoting and supporting a workforce structure that provides employers and individuals of Cameron County the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. The goal of Workforce Solutions Cameron is to create economic growth and enhance the quality of life for the citizens and employers of Cameron County. We strive to provide services in the pursuit of this goal in the most efficient and effective way. Job seekers, employers, and our local community at large can access resources & information through our Workforce Centers. Workforce Solutions Cameron is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids available for individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas 1800-735-2989 TDD or 1800-735-2988

Texas House Bill 1863, along with provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, sought to integrate various workforce programs under a single policy-making body. The Workforce Solutions East Texas Board was established to oversee this integration and coordination of more than twenty separate employment and training programs in our area. Recently, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 updated Federal programs, making them even more responsive to our participants needs. The Workforce Solutions East Texas centers are designed to be a one stop access point to a variety of services for both employers and job seekers. We are committed to providing services that are helpful and informative, open to individual needs and that are timely and accurate. I invite you to explore the resources available through our website and in our office and mobile units to see how we are working to create opportunities and exceed expectations in the East Texas area.

Texas House Bill 1863, along with provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, sought to integrate various workforce programs under a single policy-making body. The Workforce Solutions East Texas Board was established to oversee this integration and coordination of more than twenty separate employment and training programs in our area. Recently, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 updated Federal programs, making them even more responsive to our participants needs. The Workforce Solutions East Texas centers are designed to be a one stop access point to a variety of services for both employers and job seekers. We are committed to providing services that are helpful and informative, open to individual needs and that are timely and accurate. I invite you to explore the resources available through our website and in our office and mobile units to see how we are working to create opportunities and exceed expectations in the East Texas area.

A State of Texas regional employment office, Workforce Solututions North Texas serves employers and job seekers in 11 North Texas counties: Archer, Baylor, Clay Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger and Young. Texas Workforce Solutions comprises the Texas Workforce Commission, a statewide network of 28 Workforce Development Boards for regional planning and service delivery, their contracted service providers and community partners, and the TWC unemployment benefits Tele-Centers. This network gives customers local access to workforce solutions and statewide services at numerous Workforce Solutions offices and six tele-centers. Texas Workforce Solutions provide workforce development services that help workers find and keep good jobs, and help employers hire the skilled workers they need to grow their businesses. Our workforce partners include community colleges, adult basic education providers, local independent school districts, economic development groups, businesses and other state agencies. Collaboration and coordination among all partners play a critical role in the success of the Texas workforce system. We continue to cultivate emerging industries, support existing businesses, and enhance the skills development of the Texas workforce, taking advantage of strategic opportunities provided by swift economic change. We are dedicated to leading a market-driven workforce system that meets the needs of employers and workers and helps Texans prosper. Workforce Solutions North Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: (800)735-2989 (TDD) or (800)735-2988(Voice) or 711

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas provides comprehensive workforce development services to businesses and residents of the 19-county West Central Texas region. We assist employers in addressing workforce challenges and area residents in developing skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a broad range of services that includes business solutions assistance, job training, workforce education, child care, and educational initiatives for adults and youth. Because we are indirectly supported through state and federal tax dollars, we invest those dollars in our region to provide services at no cost to you. Workforce Solutions is locally operated and governed, but we are part of the statewide Texas Workforce Solutions network, which is a part of the Texas Workforce Commission. As a network partner, we support Work In Texas, the largest job-matching database in Texas. We operate 4 workforce centers located in Abilene, Brownwood, Sweetwater, and Snyder to help residents get a job, keep a job, or get a better job by offering job matching, career counseling, and financial aid services. By partnering with economic development, business, education, civic organizations, and community leaders we are able to create strategies and solutions that promote economic vitality for the region. Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay: 1-800-735-2989 (TTY) / 711 (Voice)

A proud partner of the American Job Center Network. We are a nonprofit organization and provide comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions designed to meet the needs of our employers and their workforce needs across the 15-county region we serve. One of 28 Workforce Development Boards in Texas; funded by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and passed-through the Texas Workforce Commission. The Workforce Solutions South Plains Board is comprised of South Plains Employers (51% or more) and representatives of community based organizations, educational entities (secondary, post-secondary), and labor & veterans of war. It is our goal to create employer-driven employment and training strategies to increase the work skills of South Plains workers - ensuring all training priorities are aligned with regional demand. We also oversee provisions of all employment and training services. The Board is committed to the community and building partnerships with local economic development organizations. Educational, legislative and business leaders to assist employers in remaining competitive in a global economy. Workforce Solutions South Plains is member of the Texas Workforce Solutions Network and the Texas Association of Workforce Boards. The Administration staff works with the Board of Directors, Chief Elected Officials (15-County Judges from each South Plains Region county) and the City of Lubbock Mayor to adminster approx. $13 million annual budget. Workforce Solutions South Plains is an equal opportunity employer/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 711 (voice); 800-735-2989 (TDD); or Relay Texas Spanish 800-662-4954.

Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board) is a Governor-appointed partnership of labor, business and government that is dedicated to helping Washington residents obtain and succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employers’ needs for skilled workers. The Workforce Board acts as: -An advocate on all issues and programs related to workforce development, which includes 16 education and training programs. -An independent third party evaluator of the state’s workforce system. -The lead policy advisor over the state’s workforce development system and federally funded Career and Technical Education. -A regulator of private career school programs and veterans education programs.

Workforce Training Centre WA (WTCWA) is a registered training organisaton (RTO) and is approved to deliver training and assessment services for accredited and non-accredited courses. WTCWA has three qualifications (plus skill sets) and 15 operational courses (including high risk work licenses) on scope. Learning and assessment pathways include; Structured learning and assessment (face-to-face training), flexible delivery (self-paced learning and assessment) and recognition of prior learning (RPL). Learning and assessment has been contextualised for construction, mining and transport industries. Our facilitators are the best from the crop, they are knowledgeable, qualified, have years of experience in their chosen industry and are familiar with best practice methods to deliver training. WTCWA stands by quality training, courses will not be delivered using the same traditional methods and facilitators are forced to think outside the box. Training relates to real life situations, uses full scale tools and equipment, incorporates practical activities, group discussions, role plays and minimal use of PowerPoint.