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Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Roundup: COVID-19 Resources - April 2020

Texas Workforce Commission sent this bulletin at 04/08/2020 12:21 PM CDT

COVID-19 Resources: April 2020

COVID-19 Workforce Resources Video Featuring WSRCA CEO Paul Fletcher

Video Message: Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area CEO Paul Fletcher & Board Chairman Frank Leonardis on Workforce Resources Available to the Community Amid COVID-19

Our Rural Capital Area career centers may be temporarily closed to the public, but our amazing WSRCA teams stand ready to help you find Workforce Solutions.
📞1-844-344-2780
👶1-877-223-0404
📧 rapidresponse@ruralcapital.net
📲 www.workforcesolutionsrca.com
💻 bit.ly/ruralcapitaljobsnow

WSRCA Jobs Now! Tool to Connect Jobs Seekers with Local Employers to Fill Immediate Positions

Connecting Skilled Texans With Great Texas Employers for Immediate Employment

As Rural Capital Area Employers are contacting us with immediate job openings throughout our 9-county region, we are posting them by county on our Jobs Now! tool, to connect job seekers to opportunities. If you are an employer who would like to have your open positions added to Jobs Now!, please email our Business Services Team at businessservices@ruralcapital.net.

Job Seekers Get the Help You Need: COVID-19 Resources

If you are a worker whose employment has been disrupted by economic changes caused by COVID-19 concerns, we can assist you in finding new work or training for a higher-skilled role in related industries. WSRCA provides an array of services and programs that are designed with career development at every stage of your workforce journey, including up-skilling opportunities with local training providers. We can also provide information on unemployment benefits from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Visit our COVID-19 Job Seekers Resources page on our website, and call us toll free at 1-844-344-2780 for assistance.

Free Interactive Career Development Workshops Available Online

Up-Skill your career! Attend our no cost virtual workshops to create new opportunities. Our online workshops offer in-depth interactive learning to build critical skills and knowledge—and give you the tools to succeed.

✅ Introduction to Workforce Services

✅ Find Your Path: Career Exploration

✅ How to Create Effective Resumes and Cover Letters

✅ Customizing State and Other Applications

✅ Effective Job Search Strategies

✅ How to Have an A+ Interview

✅ So What if You Are 40 or Older

✅ Making Work in Texas Work For You

✅ Job Search in the Digital Age

✅ Coping With a Job Loss

✅ Managing Money While Unemployed

See the online event schedule and register for a session today: workforcesolutionsrca.com

WSRCA Virtual Town Hall for Rural Capital Area Employers

Virtual Town Hall Held to Help Rural Capital Area Employers Get COVID-19 Business and Employment Law Questions Answered

To help Rural Capital Area Employers get answers for their immediate business services and employment law questions amid coronavirus (COVID19) concerns, we hosted a Virtual Town Hall for local employers.

The event featured TWC Commissioner Representing Employers, Aaron Demerson and his team, WSRCA CEO, Paul Fletcher, TWC Employment Legal Counsel, Tommy Simmons, as well as our former WSRCA Board Member, Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of the Economic Development and Tourism Division in the Office of the Governor, and her team.

Watch video of the Town Hall on the WSRCA Blog.

Employers Get the Help You Need: COVID-19 Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic is requiring Rural Capital Area businesses and employers to navigate uncharted waters and respond to fast-changing conditions. To ensure you have access to the latest local, state and federal resources available, we're maintaining an employer resources page on our website. From Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available from U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Paycheck Protection Program, to information on common issues employers and workers face when responding to COVID-19, including the effects on wages and hours worked, we have updated links and guides available for you. Visit this special section of our website for more.

WSRCA Rapid Response Services Available for Businesses

Employers, Facing a Business Decline or Disruption Due to COVID19 Concerns? Layoff Aversion Strategies Are Available

COVID-19 represents a sudden and dramatic shock to our local economy. The virus’ rapid spread understandably left many of our region’s businesses little time to prepare a necessary response. Our Business Solutions Team can help you to navigate the layoff aversion resources available including, Shared Work; Incumbent Worker Training; the Paycheck Protection Program; Emergency Economic Injury Grant; Small Business Debt Relief Program; as well as localized resources that have been created and are in development at the city and county levels.

WSRCA can also assist with customized proactive outplacement services at no cost. Rapid Response provides early business-focused intervention assistance designed to transition affected workers to their next employment. Our services are tailored to each company, based on the needs of the affected employees. Visit our special Rapid Response section on our website, and please email rapidresponse@ruralcapital.net, for more information on services for employers.

WSRCA Quote Card Paul Fletcher on Child Care is a Critical Work Support

Paul Fletcher: Child Care is a Critical Work Support

Although many of us can limit our public interactions and continue social distancing, we need to support essential workers, who are not able to stay home during this COVID-19 crisis. Our CEO, Paul Fletcher, has outlined how critical child care is. Click to read more on our WSRCA Blog.

WSRCA Child Care Services COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources for Child Care Services Families and Providers

WSRCA Child Care Services is committed to providing you the best service possible during this public health situation.

For Families: We know you may have questions regarding your child care services and other workforce services or resources that are available. Visit our special website page for resources geared towards Child Care Services families. Our team will also keep you updated through your For Child Care Account. Please know we are here to provide support to you during this time. You can reach out to us 24/7 via your For Child Care Account, email rcachildcareservices@ruralcapital.net, or call 1-877-223-0404.

For Providers: WSRCA is committed to supporting the child care providers within our network, and we have been authorized by TWC to make supplemental payments to child care programs to offset lost parent share of cost payments. Visit the special Provider section of our website for more assistance and resources to support your operations. Please reach out to us 24/7 via the Provider Portal, email providerservices@ruralcapital.net, or call 1-877-223-0404.

COVID-19 Workforce Impact Report Available on WSRCA Website

To keep our Rural Capital Area community, industries and partnerships informed on the impact of COVID-19 concerns upon our regional workforce, we are providing updated reports each week on our website.

The reports include:

Number of WorkInTexas.com registrations by day within our 9-county region
Number of local Child Care Services providers that have temporarily closed
Number of children/families affected by those closures
Total number of customer calls our career centers and hotlines have received

We appreciate all of your support as we continue to explore new ways to provide you with the data you need to make informed workforce decisions.

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