Texas Jobs Council Seeks Applicants for Workforce and Economic Growth Work Groups

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Published March 27th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Jobs Council is inviting Texans to apply for specialized work groups focused on strengthening the state's workforce and driving economic growth. Applications are due by April 7, 2026, and will help shape policy recommendations.

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The Texas Jobs Council, in coordination with Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), has announced an initiative to form specialized work groups. These groups are tasked with developing policy and executive action recommendations aimed at expanding apprenticeship programs, growing workforce pipelines, promoting careers in trades, and meeting overall workforce needs. Texans with relevant experience are encouraged to apply through an online interest form.

This initiative is a direct call for industry leaders and local innovators to contribute firsthand knowledge to shape the state's economic future. The deadline for submitting applications is April 7, 2026. The work groups' efforts follow the Council's inaugural meeting on March 16, 2026, where Governor Abbott outlined the mandate to bolster the state's workforce and ensure Texans are equipped for high-demand careers.

What to do next

Submit interest form by April 7, 2026, to participate in work groups.
Review TWC resources on the Texas Jobs Council and its objectives.

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Texas Jobs Council Invites Texans to Shape State's Economic Future

Press Releases March 27, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Jobs Council today invited Texans to apply for specialized work groups focused on strengthening the state’s workforce and driving economic growth.

“The State of Texas builds on its economic dynasty by having the most robust workforce in the nation,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “To meet workforce demands in our growing economy, the Texas Jobs Council will expand workforce training and enhance job opportunities for Texans across the state. I strongly encourage Texans to apply to these workgroups and take part in building the next generation of hardworking Texans.”

The work groups will help the Council craft practical recommendations on policy and executive actions. The work groups will focus on:

Expanding Apprenticeship and On-The-Job Training Opportunities
Growing Workforce Pipelines and Promoting Careers in Trades
Meeting Workforce Needs
Next Generation Workforce “True progress comes from collaboration, and no one knows the challenges and opportunities in our workforce better than Texans themselves,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “These work groups are a direct pipeline for industry leaders and local innovators to share their firsthand knowledge. We are not just asking for opinions; we are asking for partners in crafting the policies that will keep Texas’ economy strong.”

Texans with experience in these areas are encouraged to complete the online interest form at https://www.twc.texas.gov/texas-jobs-council-workgroup-participation-form by April 7, 2026.

This initiative follows the Council's inaugural meeting on March 16, where Governor Abbott tasked the group with bolstering the state’s workforce and ensuring Texans are equipped for high-demand careers. Learn more about the Texas Jobs Council at https://www.twc.texas.gov/texas-jobs-council.

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