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Upcoming Events
May 10, 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.
May 10, 2021
Understand how to research and prepare for the interview. Practice common and difficult questions so that you are prepared and leave a great impression.
May 10, 2021
Creating an Effective LinkedIn
Understand the importance of your cover letter and when to submit it along with your job application. Learn different formats to enforce your qualifications and land that interview!
May 11, 2021
Once you receive a job offer, it doesn’t stop there! During this workshop, we will discuss how to make the best impression on your first day on the job, how to effectively communicate in the workplace, and how to stay relevant in the ever-changing workforce while employed!
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. Explore no-cost online training for employees and job seekers! PATHS For Texas is a statewide initiative to provide industry and nationally-recognized training and upskill opportunities to improve employee retention, support career advancement, and promote success for workers and job seekers in customer-facing industries. Register for free access to the 5-Minute Countdown Series hosted by the Dynamic Works Institute, for virtual, interactive courses, coaching, and live webinars.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.Seeking Eligible Candidates for Immediate Hire & Training
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.Be a Startup Entrepreneur: Register for Free Business Plan Development Workshops
Have an amazing business idea? Looking to take your startup to the next level? We've joined with the Texas State University's Entrepreneur Network to offer Texans free Business Plan Development Workshops both online and in-person.
