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Employment First/Employment Services In-Person Trainings

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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: 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.

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.