Classroom training is purchased for eligible individuals from various training providers. Workforce Solutions East Texas Centers provide access to training, educational information, and services for employers and job seekers which include:
- Specialized customer assessments
- Job readiness training
- Adult education and literacy activities
- Programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, which may include cooperative education
- Work Experience
- Short-term training
- Classroom training
- On-the-Job Training
- Skills upgrading and retraining
- Customized training conducted with a commitment by an employer or group of employers to employ and individual upon successful completion of the training
Consistent with the requirements in the state legislation and state rules, workforce center operators may not be direct providers of training and education services.
Training Provider Certification
The Eligible Training Provider System (ETPS) is a group of organizations approved to provide various educational and training services to eligible Workforce Investment Act customers. WIA participants who are eligible for classroom training select training from the Provider System. Organizations wanting to become part of the provider system must submit an application for each program or service they want to offer. Information about the provider system and the specific program or service is collected through the application process. More information is available from
Training Provider Resources.
Basic EducationAdult education and literacy activities in conjunction with other training take place at the literacy councils and local community colleges where Adult Basic Education is taught. Workforce Solutions East Texas Center personnel are familiar with the social service agencies which provide needed services to clients and these agencies are utilized frequently. More information is available from this TWC Training Providers and Programs link:
Training and Education
If you are thinking about furthering your education,
Texas Labor Market and Career Information can help you make a more informed decision about which Texas postsecondary education or training program to enter. Additional information can also be found by visiting the
Career Planning and Trends section of the Texas Workforce Commission website.
Hearing impaired may call Texas Relay Number 1-800-735-2988 (VOICE) OR 1-800-735-2989 (TDD)
All programs and employers under the auspices of the Workforce Solutions East Texas Board
are equal opportunity entities. Auxiliary aids and services are available,
upon request, to those with disabilities.