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Southeast Increases Job Search requirement as Employment Improves |
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Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas workforce board approved the increase in weekly job
search activity to -5- for individuals receiving unemployment benefits during the August
10, 2021 meeting. Economic indicators such as an improving unemployment,
July 2021 rate calculated
by TWC at 9.8 percent for July
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2021, down 1.2 percent from June, aided in the
decision.
Reports from workforce center staff also indicated more employers and job seekers
participating in hiring activity, in-person and Virtual job fair. Individuals receiving
unemployment benefits are required to register for work and be able and available for
employment. Job search activity requirements can be met through participating in job
fairs and hiring events, attending workshops to create resumes and improve interviewing
skills, and completing certain skills enhancement courses, such as those available
through the Metrics Online learning platform.
Improving employment throughout Texas also brings extended unemployment benefits to an end.
According to the recent Texas Workforce Commission press release, extended benefits will
end September 11, 2021, as the state's UI rate dipped below 6.5 percent to 6.2 percent in July.
Although the unemployment rate is declining and employment is improving at a steady pace,
Southeast remains in the top -3- highest unemployment areas in the state. Our workforce
center staff and partners are diligently assisting individuals looking for work and
employers who are in need of skilled, experienced workers. All Southeast Texas workforce
centers remain open to the public. We encourage visitors to utilize masks and
practice social distancing to help mitigate exposure to Covid-19.
Many required orientations for customers are available on-line, via our
website and our
YouTube channel.
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Workforce Relocates Silsbee Workforce Center
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is pleased to announce that Silsbee Workforce
Center has relocated to 975 Highway 327, in Silsbee, Texas. The location is known
as the Palm Center to residents of Hardin County.
Workforce Solutions will share the 3,700 square-foot space with our partners,
Region 5 Education Service Center and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Job
seekers and employers in Hardin County will have access to a Resource area with
six (6) computers for job search and employment services activity. There is a large
classroom which can be utilized for meetings, workshops, and other events. Mary
Hammon, executive director, stated, "We are very excited to be invited to collaborate
with Region 5 Education Service Center at this location. The Palm Center provides easy
access, a pleasant atmosphere, and will allow us to provide the full array of
workforce assistance to Hardin County."
Region 5 Education Services Center will offer classes for basic skills, remediation,
and various learning opportunities. A Vocational Rehabilitation case worker will also
be available by appointment.
The new location for Workforce Solutions Silsbee Center is scheduled to be open and
available to the public after Labor Day. Please call the Board's administrative office
at 409-719-4750, if you have questions.
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Take Note: For Your Business at SETWORKS.ORG
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is YOUR BUSINESS resource! We are available
to help you meet the demands of everyday business by assisting you and your company's human
resources department.
Utilize our on-line resources to find the operational solutions your company needs each day.
Connect to solutions to help your bottom line such as Fidelity Bonding, Work Opportunity Tax
Credit (WOTC), and On-the-Job Training.
Click here For Your Business on-line resources.
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Unemployment Rates - July 2021
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