The Workforce Center of West Central Texas is a one-stop center for employment, training, education and workforce services for employers and job-seekers. The full-service Workforce Center is located in Abilene. Satellite sites are located in Albany, Brownwood, Coleman, Eastland, Knox City, Snyder, Stamford and Sweetwater. The Center and satellite sites were created to serve residents of the 19-county West Central Texas region, which is comprised of Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor and Throckmorton counties.

The Center and satellite sites provide access to a variety of workforce services and a broad array of information, including Internet job banks, state and local job postings, labor market data, and available training and educational opportunities. A variety of computer-based and printed materials are available at no charge on topics such as how to conduct a successful job search, resume preparation, interviewing skills, educational and training opportunities, job skill requirements, the local economy and local school and college course listings. Additionally, resources and referrals are available for childcare services, transportation assistance, basic education/GED preparation, tax credits for business and funding to train new or current employees. Services of the Center are available at no charge. Specialized programs and services are available contingent on meeting eligibility requirements such as income, receipt of public assistance, age, veteran status and residence.

Among the partners providing services are: West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Child Care Associates, Green Thumb, Job Corps, Texas Workforce Commission and the West Central Texas Council of Governments.

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