TWC Reemployment Program Receives National Award

Press Releases March 11, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE). AIFE, a non-profit focused on solving unemployment, presents the award annually to organizations or individuals with outstanding commitment to helping unemployment insurance (UI) claimants return to work.

“This award is a tremendous honor for TWC and a reflection of our commitment to providing efficient and impactful services,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “By embracing innovative technologies and providing customized support, we’re helping Texans find meaningful employment faster and making sure employers have access to skilled workers.”

TWC received the award for its Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. The program offers direct support to UI recipients, so they can get back to work faster. This support includes help with job applications, mock interviews, and industry-specific resume writing. Participants also create individual reemployment plans with clear action steps. TWC recently made innovative changes to RESEA by offering additional 1-on-1 career coaching sessions, revamping the individual reemployment plan, and introducing AI-powered job readiness tools.

“Investing in programs like RESEA, which provide individualized support and resources, is essential for helping Texas workers navigate the job market and secure quality employment,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “This award highlights the program's success in doing just that.”

Texas is the first state to make AI-supported resources a mandatory part of reemployment services. These new tools provide users with instant, industry-tailored feedback on their interview skills and resumes. Last year, these resources helped users voluntarily complete more than 15,000 lessons, marking nearly five times the number of assignments that RESEA participants were required to complete while seeking reemployment.

"By using the power of innovation to deliver personalized coaching, TWC is helping Texans build skills and secure their next job faster," said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. "Our award-winning work offers personalized assistance, creating individual action plans that equip Texans to re-enter the workforce quickly, and with confidence."

For more information on the Full Employment award, visit AIFE's Full Employment Award webpage. For more information about the Texas Workforce Commission and its reemployment services, please visit twc.texas.gov/.

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Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers, and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and its services in coordination with its local workforce development boards network, call 800-628-5115 or visit https://twc.texas.gov/. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.

The American Institute for Full Employment is a nonprofit consulting and research group, founded in 1994 to promote best practices in solving unemployment in America. Its mission is Full Employment in America. The Institute’s team consists of former state agency executives. Its team has designed best practices in workforce, unemployment and welfare programs for decades, working on policy design and implementation in more than 25 states.