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Texas maintains strong economic growth - Read the state's employment update at this
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Upcoming Events
Hiring Red, White & You! Veterans Job Fair -
Thursday, November 7, 2019 Reservations close soon!
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Workforce Board News
The Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board meeting
is scheduled Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the Auditorium at 510 Park Street,
Beaumont, TX 77701. Please call Nishaun Jones, 409-719-4785 if you
require assistance.
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October 24, 2019 ceremony, Governor Greg Abbott signs workforce development
bill that establishes the "Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program".
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New Grant helps to meet Industrial Workforce Needs
Workforce development in partnership with industry received a positive boost as Governor Greg Abbott
ceremoniously signed House Bill 2784 into law on October 24, 2019. Governor Abbott signed the
bill at the S & B Engineers and Constructors' Craft Education and Skills Enhancement Center in
Baytown, Texas. The governor expressed his thoughts on the strong Texas economy and explained to
the hundreds of onlookers how the legislation will enhance "Texas' most valuable resources, a
highly skilled workforce."
House bill 2784, sponsored in recent legislative session by State Senator Carol Alvarado and
State Representative Dade Phelan, created the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs
Grant Program in the Texas Workforce Commission. The legislation defines Industry-recognized
apprentice programs as company initiatives that hire and provide on-the-job training to unemployed
individuals, Veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and underemployed without certifications
or credentials.
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New Board Member
The Southeast Texas Workforce board welcomes Judge John H. Gothia, Chief Elected Official (CEO).
Gothia, a former Precinct Commissioner, has extensive knowledge of county government and looks
forward to helping Orange County through disaster recovery.
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Take Note! Register for DOL Wage Webinar
On Monday, November 4, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor will provide a webinar regarding
the final Overtime Rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA). The webinar will offer
compliance assistance related to minimum wage, overtime pay, and employee bonuses and commission.
To register or join the waitlist, click this
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Youth Expo RESCHEDULED
The Youth Career Expo "Connect to Your Future!" has been rescheduled for Thursday,
February 6, 2020, at Ford Park. All other event details remain the same.
Please contact Lauren Van Gerven, 409-719-4756, email lauren.vangerven@setworks.org,
for any additional questions. Thank you and we appreciate your support!
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Southeast Texas Labor Market Information Overview: September 2019
September's employment data for Southeast Texas posted positive growth,
coming in at 5.3 percent for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which
includes Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Newton counties.
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A World-Class Competitive Workforce for Southeast Texas.
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