TWC Highlights Profession Exploration on National Intern Day

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating July 31 as National Intern Day by encouraging college students and employers to discover work-based studying alternatives. Programs just like the Texas Internship Challenge and the Texas Intern Network showcase how internships assist folks develop professionally and contribute to a stronger workforce.   

• The Texas Internship Challenge is a Tri-Agency Initiative led by TWC, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and Texas Education Agency (TEA). This is a free statewide website the place Texas employers can put up internships and college students can apply for them.
• Texas Intern Network connects interns and Texas employers throughout the state by digital and in-person occasions.

“Internships are a powerful tool for workforce development in the Lone Star State,” mentioned TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Internships allow students to gain experience, and employers to gain access to talented future workers.”

Today, TWC, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, and Dallas College co-hosted the Ready, Set, Hired! National Intern Day Conference at Dallas College – Cedar Valley. As a part of the Texas Intern Network convention collection, the occasion supplied interns networking alternatives and sources for profession development. The convention collection will proceed with occasions all through the state to encourage extra connections between interns and employers.

“An internship in Texas is a launchpad for a fulfilling career, not just a summer job,” mentioned TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “Through programs like the Texas Internship Challenge and the Texas Intern Network, students can discover their passions, gain invaluable real-world experience, and develop the skills that Texas employers are seeking. We encourage both students and businesses to connect with these resources and build a stronger future for our state’s workforce.”

TWC additionally companions with THECB to reimburse employers that provide paid internships for Texas school college students by Texas Working Off-Campus: Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills Internship Program (TXWORKS). Employers that rent eligible college students by TXWORKS might be reimbursed a portion of the hourly wages for every intern on the completion of the internship interval. 

“The Texas Workforce Commission recognizes that internships aren’t just beneficial for students, they’re also a powerful talent pipeline for Texas businesses,” mentioned TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza. “By providing hands-on learning opportunities, employers can actively shape the skills and experience of future employees.”

View the Texas Intern Network webpage to see pictures from previous occasions and a calendar of upcoming occasions.  

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