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Caption: Luis Macias, Texas Workforce Commission; Dolores Herrera, Redcats USA; Lorenzo Reyes, Jr., Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande and the Texas Workforce Commission presented Redcats USA with a check for $7,200 for their participation in the Texas Back to Work Program (TBTW) Tuesday, June 1 at the Norman Haley Employment Center located at 300 East Main in Downtown El Paso. Texas Back to Work is an innovative new program from the Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 local workforce development boards across the state. It was funded by the Texas Legislature with $15 million over the next two years. Through the effort, employers can receive a $2,000 incentive for employing and retaining a first-time unemployment insurance recipient.
The check for Redcats USA is the largest yet in the Upper Rio region and only represents nine people that have worked one month; the company has hired a total of 23 TBTW participants making the company eligible to receive a $46,000 retention bonus should all participants remain employed for four months. “Redcats USA found this program to be a great opportunity for all parties involved,” said Human Resources Director Dolores Herrera. “By participating, we believe we are promoting our state's employment initiatives by offering job opportunities in our local community. The check that we are receiving is just an added incentive,” she added.
So far, 1,650 unemployed Texans are back to work as a result of the TBTW program, of those 80 are in the Upper Rio region. More than 10,000 unemployed Upper Rio residents are eligible, each is pre-screened and referred based on employer needs and requirements. Employers interested in the program should call 887-2666 or email
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Employer Incentives Available |
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Click to listen to the Texas Back to Work Public Service Announcment Employers in the Upper Rio Grande region are encouraged to sign up for the Texas Back to Work Program. The two-year, $15 million state-wide program is promoted by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and was funded by the Legislature last session. In the Upper Rio Grande region, the program means qualifying employers can receive a $2,000 incentive for employing a first-time unemployment insurance recipient that earned less than $15.00 an hour. Ray Baca from Monterrey Asset Management in El Paso is one employer who is reaping the benefits, “This program helps subsidize training expenses which allows more time to reach full productivity,” said Baca. Employers interested in participating should call 915-887-2666 or email us at
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. Information for Job Seekers Information for Employers View The Texas Back to Work Brochure Get started by filling out this Agreement Form Download W-9 Form Download Invoice Form
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Tax Credits Available To Employers |
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$219 Million in Federal Tax Credits Available To Employers AUSTIN – Texas employers can reap substantial savings on their federal business income taxes by taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2009, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assisted businesses by certifying nearly $219 million in potential tax savings, available to Texas employers who hire from qualified targeted populations and apply for certification within 28 days of their start date. “As tax season is upon us, we want employers to take note and remember to take advantage of these savings this year,” said TWC Chairman Tom Pauken.
Although TWC identified millions in savings for Texas employers, millions went unclaimed because employers did not apply for the credit on their eligible, newly hired workers. Fewer than 5 percent of Texas’ more than 440,000 employers took advantage of WOTC in FY 2009.
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 1. Business Services Unit
The Business Services Unit is designed to assist employers in developing a quality workforce in the Upper Rio Grande Workforce Solutions region.
We save employers thousands of dollars by creating specialized recruiting services and cultivating relationships with area businesses to encourage economic growth. We help employers gain an understanding of what it takes to find and keep qualified, skilled employees. Our
Purpose: We exist to preserve and promote business; providing quality information, services and materials to ensure an opportunity for success.
In addition we offer: Job Fairs
Interview and Testing Areas
Labor Market Information
Tax Credit Benefits
Training Grants
Rapid Response
Employment and Labor Law Information Our goal is to be the most professional employment service in the Upper Rio Workforce Solution region. NOTE: All services provided at no cost to Employers.
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Incumbent Worker Training |
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