Commissioner Representing Labor

06/02/2026

It’s always a pleasure catching up with Alberto Treviño, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor, and Juliet Stipeche, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.

Thank you both for presenting, on behalf of Governor Greg Abbott, the April 26 – May 2, 2026 Apprenticeship Week Proclamation recognizing the Houston Building Trades. We were also honored to receive a proclamation from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.

We sincerely appreciate your support and recognition of our ARP/MC3 Program, which continues to create pathways to successful careers in the skilled trades. Partnerships like these help highlight the importance of registered apprenticeship programs and workforce development opportunities throughout our region.

Thank you for your leadership, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening Texas’ workforce.

05/29/2026

At 18, Foster Youth suddenly don’t have housing stability, family support, or a roadmap to a career. What they have is a deadline and, if we do our jobs right, a workforce system that prioritizes them.

Aging out of foster care at 18 doesn’t mean they’re ready. It means the system is done.

As we close out Foster Care Awareness Month, I want to ask something of every Texan reading this — employers, mentors, neighbors:
➡️ Hire intentionally. When a young person’s resume looks “thin,” consider what they were navigating while their peers were building it.
➡️ Mentor consistently.
➡️ Advocate loudly. Support programs that extend services beyond 18 — because the research is clear: continued support changes outcomes.

The young people who aged out this year are in your communities right now. They’re not statistics. They’re your future colleagues, neighbors, and contributors.

05/29/2026

Every child in Texas deserves a safe, stable, loving home.

Texas joins the Trump Administration's "A Home for Every Child" initiative to strengthen foster care, cut red tape, expand kinship care, and help more children find permanent homes.

Texas prioritizes our children.

05/22/2026

This morning I had the honor of attending Texas Southmost College Flags on the Lawn ceremony at the Old Fort Brown Cemetery. A powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and honor those who gave everything for our freedom. Thank you speakers for your meaningful and moving words honoring our fallen heroes. 🎗️

I would also like to acknowledge Texas Southmost College for 100 years of excellence. A century of educating and empowering the people of the Rio Grande Valley. As a TSC alumni, I have seen firsthand the impact Texas Southmost College has on building a skilled and thriving Texas workforce. 🦂

Thank you to Dr. Stella Garcia, Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez, Adela Garza Chairwoman and TSC board of trustees, Texas Southmost College, Ernest Aliseda and H.E.B. 👏

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Too many young people aging out of foster care face the same exhausting reality: endless phone calls, dead ends, and having to tell their story over and over just to access basic services. The Texas Foster Youth Network (TXFYN) is changing that. 🤲

Launching within the next year at UT Austin’s Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing, TXFYN will serve as a centralized call center — connecting current and former foster youth in Texas to education, employment, housing, healthcare, mental health support, and more. One call. Real help. From people who’ve been there. ☎️

Young adults with lived experience in foster care will have a real voice in how TXFYN takes shape. They’ll shape outreach and help develop the policies that will run the center. They’ll even help determine how AI gets incorporated, because youth deserve a say in the tools designed to serve them. ✨

This is what it looks like to stop patching gaps and start building something whole. Visit this link for more information. 👉https://txicfw.socialwork.utexas.edu/research/project/texas-foster-youth-network/

05/15/2026

I was excited to attend the 2026 TWC Workforce Forum! A premier gathering for workforce development professionals across the state. ⭐

This year’s forum placed a spotlight on outcomes that matter: program effectiveness, data – driven success stories, and the measurable difference the Texas workforce system makes every day. 📈 🎉

Texas came together to go beyond the conversation – sharing proven strategies, innovative solutions, and real – world success stories that move the needle for job seekers, employers, and communities alike. 🙌 🌍

I would like to extend a big thank you to Patricia Martinez for MC’ing the event, and the TWC staff whose dedication behind the scenes made the 2026 Workforce Forum a memorable event. 🎤 😊

05/15/2026

Thanks to all the sponsors and speakers for making this event possible and successful.

Hosted by the Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance, the 2026 Small Business Summit took place at the Mission Event Center.

05/14/2026

Great day at the Governor’s Small Business Summit in Mission! This event brought together entrepreneurs and small business owners for a full day of learning and networking. Sessions were led by local, state, and federal partners covering key business topics. Attendees had the chance to connect with experts and fellow owners on growing and strengthening their businesses. 💼 💪

Proud to be part of a community that invests in its entrepreneurs. 👌 🌍

I would like to thank our local partners for making this happen: The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, Mission Economic Development Corporation, Bert Ogden Chevrolet Mission, and Killam Development.

05/13/2026

May is National Foster Care Month, and at the Texas Workforce Commission, it's a good moment to talk about what we do, in plain terms, for the Foster Youth and former Foster Youth across our state. 💫

Our work centers on one question: when a young person ages out of foster care, what does it take for them to build a stable life? The answer is rarely just a job. It's the steps before the job, and the support that holds steady after.

Here is how TWC shows up:
👉 Workforce Solutions offices across Texas connect current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 with Workforce Advocates who help with resumes, job applications, interview prep, and even work-appropriate clothing. It's hands-on, one-on-one support.
👉 Foster Youth Transition Centers bring multiple services under one roof, including help with employment, education enrollment, food and housing needs, and mentorship. They are designed for youth and young adults navigating big transitions.
👉 Priority of Service means foster youth move to the front of the line for workforce programs, child care assistance, and other services. It's a recognition that the road from foster care to independence has more obstacles than most.
👉 Partner programs like Preparation for Adult Living (PAL), the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program, and the state tuition and fee waiver give foster and former foster youth a real shot at higher education and the financial footing to pursue it.

None of this is one-size-fits-all. Every young person we serve has their own story, and our job is to meet them where they are. 🤝

If you, or a young person you know, want to learn more about these services, visit: https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/foster-youth

Texas Workforce Commission is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.