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Workforce Solutions East Texas • April 23, 2019
Join us for free WorkinTexas.com and Resume Building Workshops!
In these combination workshops you’ll learn how to set up your WorkinTexas.com profile to get the most out of your job search and tips and techniques for writing a job winning resume.
- Creating a “Grab Their Attention” Resume: Learn to target your resume for a specific job. Learn tips to highlight your skills, interests and experience to Increase your chances of getting the interview.
- Effective Job Search: This is the first step in your journey to finding a job. Learn to navigate WorkInTexas.com and how to use labor market information to explore to improve your job search.
10:00 AM Quitman Public Library, 202 Goode St., Quitman, TX (Wood)
9:30 AM Pittsburg Library 613 Quitman St. Pittsburg TX (Camp)
May 10
1:30 PM Gilmer ISD 500 S. Trinity St. Gilmer TX (Upshur)
9:30 AM Canton Municipal Court, 555 TX 243 W., Canton TX (Van Zandt)
May 17
9:30 AM Tricounty 425 W. Sabine Ste 2 Carthage TX (Panola)
9:30 AM Emory EDC, 329 N Texas St, Emory, TX (Rains)
May 24
9:30 AM Canton Municipal Court 555 W. HWY 243 Canton TX (Van Zandt)
9:30 AM Pittsburg Library 613 Quitman St. Pittsburg TX (Camp)
June 7
9:30 AM Tricounty 425 W. Sabine Ste 2 Carthage TX (Panola)
10:00 AM Quitman Public Library, 202 Goode St., Quitman, TX (Wood)
June 14
9:30 AM Emory EDC, 329 N Texas St, Emory, TX (Rains)
June 21
1:30 PM Gilmer ISD 500 S. Trinity St. Gilmer TX (Upshur)
9:30 AM Canton Municipal Court, 555 TX 243 West, Canton TX (Panola)
June 28
9:30 AM Tricounty 425 W. Sabine Ste 2 Carthage TX (Panola)
9:30 AM Emory EDC 329 N. Texas St Emory, TX (Rains)
On Wednesday, November 5, Workforce Solutions East Texas hosted the region’s largest hiring event of the year at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview, as part of the Texas Workforce Commission’s 14th annual Hiring Red, White & You! statewide initiative. The event honored veterans with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by a job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. open to the public. About 70 employers participated, offering opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and other job seekers. “East Texas is blessed to have so many vets to call our neighbors,” said Doug Shryock, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), Executive Director of Workforce Solutions East Texas. “Knowledge, skills, and abilities—hard-won across the country and around the world—make our communities stronger and more vibrant. Our employers need these valuable resources.” This year’s event was part of a statewide effort to support veterans in their transition to civilian careers. Since its launch in 2012, Hiring Red, White & You! has connected over 153,000 job seekers, including 52,000 veterans, with more than 26,000 employers across Texas. A representative from a participating employer, Stone Bridge Personnel Services, shared, " The Veteran Job Fair in Longview was a huge success! Sooo many people came out that we barely got a break the entire time! The best part was getting to know the personal stories of several decorated veterans and hearing their accomplishments and what they stand for. That's the spice of life right there. And we're about to fill heaps of new positions using all this new talent! Good times ahead." “ It’s important that we continue to serve those who served, and do so with priority, resources, and commitment,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “Hiring Red, White & You! events make a difference in the lives of veterans across Texas.” Event Highlights: Total job seekers served:438 Employers represented: 69 Workforce Solutions East Texas and ETCOG thank all participants, employers, and partners who made this event a success. Together, we continue to build a stronger workforce and honor the contributions of our veterans.
Wednesday, November 5 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Maude Cobb Convention Center
SNAP Benefits are not handled by Workforce Solutions East Texas offices. Our staff members cannot assist with your inquiries regarding the Federal Government Shutdown's effect on your benefits. To aid in these concerns, we are sharing information below from Texas Health and Human Services . 2025 Federal Government Shutdown With the federal government shut down, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is monitoring how it may impact your benefits. Check this page for updates . SNAP SNAP benefits for November won’t be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 27. WIC WIC benefits are not affected currently. TANF TANF benefits are not affected currently. Medicaid Medicaid is not affected currently. CHIP CHIP is not affected currently. Find answers about SNAP and other benefits in the Federal Government Shutdown FAQ (PDF) .
