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Register for Employment First and Employment Services Training

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Texas Health and Human Services is hosting Employment First and Employment Services training. This training is for anyone who supports people with disabilities who set employment goals.

What: Virtual Employment First and Employment Services Training

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026

Where: Online

To Register:

Choose one of the events below. The training will be the same on each date.

Register for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Register for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

About the Training

Employment First and Employment Services Training has been conducted in person across the state over the last several years. Due to the popularity and interest in this training, we are now offering it via webinar.

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.

ASL and CART services are available upon request. You can submit the request through the event registration form. Please submit the request by Monday, Oct. 19, for the October event, and by Monday, Nov. 30, for the December event.