Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Work Explorer?

Texas Work Explorer is a website designed to help employers, job seekers, students, career counselors and workforce system professionals access information about the programs and services offered by the partners of the Texas workforce development system.

What is the Texas workforce development system?

The Texas workforce development system (system) provides current and future Texas workers with relevant services and programs that enable competitive and sustainable employment. System partners work together to meet the current and emerging needs of Texas employers for a globally competitive workforce.

System partners include:

• Economic Development and Tourism
• Texas Association of Workforce Boards
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• Texas Education Agency
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• Texas Veterans Commission
• Texas Workforce Commission
• Texas Youth Commission

What type of assistance is offered by the Texas workforce development system?

The Texas workforce development system (system) provides its customers, employers, current workers, and future workers of Texas with convenient and ready access to relevant and comprehensive workforce services that span a continuum from career planning and preparation, to career development and enhancement.

• Employers and individuals may access the state's job matching system, www.workintexas.com, and may also work directly with local workforce centers to find employees or job opportunities.
• Employers may receive information about employment laws, recruitment, taxes and tax credits, and assistance with layoffs or business closures.
• Job seekers, career counselors and students may access information about employment opportunities, career and labor market information, and available education and training programs.

Where can I find information about programs and services?

Visit Contact Partners to find information about programs and services.

Are there any fees associated with these programs and services?

While there are no fees for the majority of programs and services offered, there is a cost for some programs. For example, students at community and technical colleges pay tuition and fees, though in some instances those costs are wholly or partially offset by financial aid.