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Jan 19, 2021
Preparing for Virtual Job Search
Learn how to create your personal marketing strategy and set up your virtual environment to search for jobs.
Jan 19, 2021
Understand the psychological impact of a job loss and learn how to communicate the effect of pressures while unemployed. Prepare yourself for effective job searching and manage the change that comes with job loss. Reframe your financial view and learn about budgeting tools and resources available.
Jan 19, 2021
Get the latest on how technology and social media have impacted the job search process. Learn effective ways to submit job applications, use social media as a job search tool, and get tips on how to avoid information overload.
Jan 20, 2021
Submitting a Solid Application
Learn how to fill out job applications to generate more job interviews. Find out what an applicant tracking system is and how to get past the screening process. Learn tips for completing a State of Texas Application.
Quick Links
WorkInTexas.com is a comprehensive online job matching system used by both employers and job seekers alike.
Visit Rural Capital Headlight to view economic, workforce, and demographic information for the Rural Capital Area.
Our Child Care Portal is your destination for in-depth information and resources for parents and child care providers in the Rural Capital Area.
As Rural Capital Area Employers are contacting us with immediate job openings throughout our region, we are posting them to our Jobs Now! tool by county, to connect you to opportunities.
Navigate your way to Career Success! Review Rural Capital Area Career Progression Lattices to identify pathways for Health, IT, Trades, Office & Transportation fields. See where you are now and what it takes to reach your career goals.
The Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo campaign looks to connect employers with job seekers at weekly online hiring events to empower our Rural Capital Area communities.
Training Opportunities
Navigate your way to Career Success
Review Skill-Based Career Progression Lattices to see where you are now and what it takes to reach your goals.Virtual Career Training Workshops
Upskill your career! Attend one of our many free career workshops and watch our webinars to create new workforce opportunities.National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinars
Increase Access and Opportunity! Watch our National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinars to review disability employment opportunities and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace.Metrix Learning Courses Free for Texans
Upskill Today! Take advantage of free unlimited access to more than 5,000 Metrix Learning courses to upgrade your skills and get you ready for job opportunities. Courses range from 30 to 60 minutes and are available in English & Spanish.Over 16,000 LinkedIn Learning Virtual Courses Available Free for Texans
UpSkill and prepare for career growth! We’re pleased to announce that unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning is now available to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area participants at no cost. We are looking for participants to join the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program. Through this program you will have access to job opportunities and training with employers that are working to minimize the impact of COVID-19 in your community.
