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Office of the Texas Governor, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
HHSC Employment First/Employment Services In-Person Trainings

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to host free in-person Employment First/Employment Services trainings across the state from March to November 2026.  

*What*: HHSC Employment First/Employment Services Training

*Where*: Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, San Angelo, Beaumont, El Paso, Longview, and Lubbock

*When*: Various dates from March to November 2026

*Time*: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST

*Register*: *Select your session and register now [ [link removed] ]*.

Space is limited to 50 seats per event, so register early to reserve your seat. 

*About the Training*

This training is specifically designed for any staff member who has a role in supporting people with disabilities who set employment goals. This includes people with direct, hands-on roles such as:


* Service coordinators,
* Employment specialists,
* Direct care staff,
* Day habilitation staff, and
* Job coaches, supervisors, and others who support people as they pursue competitive and integrated employment.

Training topics include:


* Overview of Employment First and the national movement,
* Providing employment services,
* Family concerns,
* Employment and soft skills,
* Apprenticeship programs, and
* Employer relationships.

For more information, please visit HHSC's Employment First Training Opportunities website [ [link removed] ].



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