Workforce Update - February 2021 |
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The Perryman Group utilized its impact assessment model and current property damage estimates to measure the total economic cost of the storm when multiplier
effects are considered based on the preliminary data currently available from the insurance industry and weather services and experiences from other weather events.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for workers who apply by March 26, 2021.
The Perryman Group estimates that as the direct losses flow through the economy in the coming years, the 500,000 fatalities will cause losses of $356 billion in gross domestic product, nearly $218 billion in personal income, and 3.6 million job-years (including multiplier effects).
Over 700 Texas middle and high school students will present their outstanding projects virtually as part of the 2021 Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF).
Department will relaunch Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship.
The United States needs to invest more in retraining workers, economists warn.
School districts say they need flexibility to address learning loss caused by the pandemic.
Texas isn’t just an oil and gas state these days. And Stephen Mihm, an opinion writer for Bloomberg, has noticed.
The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 will provide an influx of funding to modernize apprenticeship and create opportunities for millions of Americans.
Collaborative effort connects key workforce stakeholders to identify leading workforce strategies.
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Demerson to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2027.
The Youth Program of the Year Award recognizes significant contributions in developing youth workforce development programs.
The Better Employment and Training Strategies Taskforce – a group of nearly 30 workforce experts – is calling on the Biden administration to “build back better” by investing in workers and the workforce institutions that ensure workers are prepared for and connected to good jobs.
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The following are excerpts from the TAWB February 15 State Legislation Update of some of the notable workforce-related bills that have been filed or are moving in the 87th Texas Legislature.
Relating to local workforce development boards and the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission. Addresses requirements for workforce board membership, creation of a child care advocacy group, and rules to the
Texas Rising Star program.
Status: Filed
Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services. Would allow a local workforce development board to allow a child care provider with whom the board contracts to identify and refer to the board children who could be eligible for subsidized child care services
Status: Filed
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Would require each board to equalize the amount that child-care providers providing care to children in the same commission age group receive based on the maximum number of children the provider may enroll under the child-to-caregiver ratios and group sizes adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Status: Filed
HB 1792 – Rep. Button (TWC Legislation)
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. Would require TWC to select a single entity to oversee a statewide roster of qualified assessors to evaluate child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program during the initial certification process and when a provider applies for a higher level of certification.
Status: Filed
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
Status: Filed
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools. Would amend the Education Code to increase from 55 percent to 90 percent of the funds allocated under this section be used in providing career and technology education programs in grades 7 through 12.
Status: Filed
HB 434 – Rep.’s Bell, Keith (companion SB 473, Sen. Schwertner)
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. Would allow CTE to count for the required fine arts credit in high school curriculum.
Status: Filed
Relating to the posting of certain information regarding programs of study offered under a school district's career and technology education program. Would require school district to maintain information on its website under the district ’s career and technology education program, including information related to labor market information, job growth rate, salaries and degree requirements.
Status: Filed
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2021 TAWB Partners Program |
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In 2021 the Texas Association of Workforce Boards (TAWB) will provide increased opportunities for companies and organizations with a stake in workforce development in Texas to support the state's 28 workforce development boards and to build awareness of their products and services. These include:
- Attendance at TAWB membership meetings and events
- Company spotlights and links in TAWB e-newsletter
- Educational Webinar Presentations*
- Exhibit Space at Virtual Events
- Enhanced Presence on TAWB Website
- Company/Organization Resources on TAWB website*
*Prior Approval Required
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Workforce Development Resources |
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A growing coalition of leading business and economic development advocates recently the results of a survey assessing COVID-19’s initial impact on Texas businesses.
The second annual Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation Poll of Texans’ perceptions on public education is now available.
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The Center for Work Ethic Development brings to you both, Bring Your 'A' Game and the brand-new, online Bring Your ‘A’ Game Anywhere. Both training programs build the seven foundational workplace skills of Work Ethic that employers demand. Developed with the unique needs and challenges of workforce development in mind, the two solutions give you the flexibility to deal with our new reality and prepare participants to earn their Certificate of Work Ethic Proficiency. Workplace skills will be even more important for job seekers in the days ahead and now you can develop them in person or online!
C2 Global Professional Services was founded to offer a viable, and now successfully proven, alternative to what is available in terms of service providers. We look for Workforce Investment Board partners to commit to working beyond workforce dogma to improve communities, invest in staff development to achieve exceptional customer service and invest in innovation and technology to improve the system.
CEV Multimedia has specialized in providing quality CTE curriculum and educational resources for over 35 years. In 2012, CEV introduced iCEV, an online platform revolutionizing the way CEV produces and delivers educational content. iCEV is the most comprehensive online resource for CTE educators and students offering learning-on-demand features, video clips streaming and testing and grading capabilities to any device with Internet capabilities. Additionally, iCEV acts as a certification testing platform for industry certifications. Recognized companies and trade associations such as Southwest Airlines, Express Employment Professionals, Elanco and BASF utilize iCEV as the testing platform for their certifications.
CompTIA offers training solutions to provide traditional accelerated courses and fully customized training to meet business needs. With job-focused training that mirrors the workplace, learners have greater employment and advancement opportunities. Our custom offerings include access to the entire CompTIA certification catalog with labs and hands-on training, as well as soft, employability skills training. CompTIA Custom Training brings best-in-class instructor-led training on-site or in a virtual environment to workforce development initiatives, corporations, academic institutions, government entities and nonprofit organizations.
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