Find Employment After the Military with the Texas Workforce Commission
On this episode of The Dog Tag, Matt Elledge takes a deeper look at the variety of programs and assistance for Military Members and Veterans provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Matt’s guests are Dale Robertson, Manager of the Office of Employer Initiatives and Outreach and Project Development, and Jeff Singh, Program Manager for College Credit for Heroes.
Matt, Dale and Jeff discuss how to find a Workforce Solutions Office in your area and connect with a Veteran Resource & Referral Specialist. You’ll learn how to register as a job seeker on the Work In Texas website and what special priority status is afforded to Veterans looking for work.
Whether you’re planning your transition from the military, or you’ve already left, listen to this podcast and let the Texas Workforce Commission help you find a career that’s right for you.
Show Notes:
Introductions [:54]
How the Texas Workforce Commission helps job seekers across the state of Texas. [3:10]
What a Workforce Development Board (Workforce Solutions) is and where they are located. [5:01]
Find your nearest Workforce Solutions Office using your zip code. [5:50]
Texas Workforce Commission programs specifically for Veterans. [6:26]
How Work in Texas helps job seekers and employers in Texas. [6:57]
How to register with Work in Texas if you are a Veteran searching for job. [7:54]
How to connect with a TWC Veteran Resource & Referral Specialist at your local Workforce Solutions office when beginning your job search. [9:01]
What does Priority of Service for Veterans mean? [10:07]
How employers can give preference to Veteran applicants using the Veterans Employment Preference, a partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission. [11:36]
How the Work Opportunity Tax Credit helps Veterans and employers. [13:31]
Tools to help you match your military skills to civilian job opportunities. [16:23]
How College Credit for Heroes helps expedite a Veteran’s transition to the civilian workforce. Hint: some of your military training could be worth academic credit towards a college degree! [18:22]
Important advice if your next step is going to college. [23:14]
Laws and programs pertaining to Veterans with disabilities. [24:33]
Why the Texas Veterans Leadership Program is crucial to your transition from military to civilian life. [27:14]
Other TWC programs including the Skills Development Fund, Texas Operation Welcome Home and Skills for Transition for transitioning Military Members. [33:23]
How Veteran-owned businesses can use the Skills for Small Business program to train their employees. [35:01]
Dale and Jeff talk about why working with Military Members and Veterans is so meaningful and what advice they have for them. [36:44]
Helpful Resources:
The Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act
Texas Workforce Solutions
Veterans Employment Preference
We Hire Vets Employer Recognition Program
Work in Texas Job Seeker Registration
TWC: Veterans Resource & Referral Specialists Contact Directory
CareerOneStop: Military to Civilian Occupation Translator
TWC: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Texas Veterans Leadership Program | 888-VET-TEX1 | tvlp@twc.state.tx.us
Texas Veterans Call Service Center
- Stay tuned for our next podcast: Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
- Listen to our previous podcast: Texas State Veterans Homes
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