Aug 19, 2025

Overcoming Employment Barriers

Overcoming Employment Barriers – Identifying barriers that may impact the ability to gain employment. Develop strategies on how to overcome them. Become aware of community resources.

Aug 20, 2025

Effective Resumes

Learn how to create or update your resume to generate more interviews with a customized approach. We will discuss the role of applicant tracking systems in today’s job search and how to showcase your abilities.

Aug 20, 2025

South Area Job Fair

Aug 20, 2025

Preparing for the Interview

Preparing for the Interview – Understand how to research and prepare for the interview. Practice common and difficult questions so that you are prepared and leave a great impression.

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WorkInTexas.com is a comprehensive online job matching system used by both employers and job seekers alike.

Our Child Care Portal is your destination for in-depth information and resources for parents and child care providers in the Rural Capital Area.

“Start My VR” is an online self-referral portal for prospective vocational rehabilitation customers, providing a convenient way for individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment to inquire about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services and/or be connected to a VR staff member.

Visit Rural Capital Headlight to view economic, workforce, and demographic information for the Rural Capital Area.

Navigate your way to Career Success! Review Interactive Skill-Based Career Progression Lattices for over 380 occupations to identify local pathways for Health, IT, Trades, Office & Transportation fields. See where you are now and what it takes to reach your career goals.

Target Demand Occupations

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has identified the industries and occupations most in demand in our nine-county area that also pay a self-sufficient wage of at least $19.00 per hour.

The Upskilling Toolkit

Human Resource Development within your company is meant to support the continual growth of your employees by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and abilities. Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area can help you identify grants, partnerships, and strategies that can best help you to achieve the goals of your organization.

Apprenticeship Solutions

As a business leader, you are driven to help move your company forward. To do that, you actively seek bold, new ideas and solutions to everyday challenges like talent recruitment, training, and retention. Apprenticeship programs are a proven solution to creating and retaining a pipeline of diverse, specialized talent that allows businesses like yours to succeed today.

Tuesday Talks

The "Tuesday Talks" video series aims to give you need-to-know information to help your job search or career exploration. The best thing is that we designed these videos to let you learn on the go.

Virtual Career Training Workshops

Upskill your career! Attend one of our many free career workshops and watch our webinars to create new workforce opportunities.

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.