Texas Employers,

In recognition of April as National Internship Awareness Month, I want to highlight the importance of work-based learning in creating career pathways for students and a talent pipeline for employers. The Texas Workforce Commission announced the launch of the new and improved Texas Intern Network website, where employers can post internship opportunities, and students can search for internships that meet their career interests.

For Texas employers, texasinternnetwork.com provides a direct pipeline to motivated students seeking meaningful careers with upward mobility. This new website is a powerful tool for employers to recruit and train their future workforce with the workforce readiness and technical skills that will boost their business and drive their bottom line.

I also want to thank the Austin-area employers who joined me at the Texas Intern Network Conference on April 23 at Austin Community College. We recruited employers to conduct mock interviews with students to provide real-time feedback, setting them up for success in their next job interview. Participating employers got an early look at top-tier candidates who were eager to contribute to their business’s success.

Lastly, I’m pleased to share that TWC has announced a new grant opportunity for employers in the targeted industries of advanced manufacturing, information technology, aerospace/aviation and defense, nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare and shipbuilding. We are currently accepting applications for the Advancing Skills, Capabilities, and Expertise for New Development (ASCEND) program. For more information, visit the Texas Workforce Commission website.

From internships to grants, I hope you take advantage of the many opportunities TWC offers to strengthen your business!