WHAT:
Careers in Texas Industries Week Career Exploration Events
WHO:
TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar (San Angelo and Lubbock events)
TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs (Austin event)
TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez (Amarillo and Victoria events)
WHEN:
September 25-30, 2017
WHERE:
The Texas Workforce Commission and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, in partnership with 27 local workforce development boards, also known as Workforce Solutions, industry associations and Texas Tri-Agency partners, will host statewide career exploration events for middle, high school and postsecondary students as part of Careers in Texas Industries Week, September 25-30, 2017.
These events are designed to increase awareness among students, parents and counselors about opportunities with in-demand careers in Texas industries. Employers will demonstrate the exciting and rewarding careers in their industries, and Workforce Solutions staff will showcase labor market information websites, Texas Reality Check and Texas Career Check, which assist youth in exploring careers and planning for their futures. Students will be encouraged to network with employers and learn how to pursue internships, apprenticeships and explore opportunities to learn by combining classroom knowledge and real-world work settings through the Texas Internship Challenge.
Information on how educators, industries and students can participate in Careers in Texas Industries Week career exploration events may be found at www.texasworkforce.org/careerstxindustries. For information on all community and workforce resources available in Texas, visit www.texasworkforce.org/partners.
The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the services it offers in coordination with its network of local workforce development boards, call 512-463-8942 or visit www.texasworkforce.org. To receive notifications about TWC programs and services subscribe to our email updates.