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People with disabilities have much to offer employers and their communities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) works with employers to match them with job applicants with disabilities who can add value to a business as they live the life they want.
HHSC provides ongoing training opportunities, both in-person and via recorded webinars. This page will have a growing, comprehensive list of recorded webinars for training opportunities. Webinars will be listed below as they become available. Each webinar will include a short description, the ideal audience who may benefit from the training, and the URL to access the training.
Employment First/Employment Services In-Person Training
This training is specifically designed for any staff member who has a role in supporting people who set employment goals or 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 individuals as they pursue competitive and integrated employment. The topics include:
- Overview of Texas Employment First Policy
- Employment Services in Medicaid Waivers
- Family Focus and Disability Inclusive Communities
- Development of Soft Skills and Job-Readiness Skills
- Overview of the Apprenticeship Program
- Building and Maintaining Strong Employer Relationships
June 4, 2024 – Longview Convention Complex
100 Grand Blvd, Longview, TX 75604
Registration for Employment First Training – June 4, 2024-Longview
June 5, 2024 – Hurst Conference Center
1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX 76054
Registration for Employment First Training – June 5, 2024-Hurst
June 12, 2024 – MCM Elegante
801 Ave Q, Lubbock, TX 79401
Registration for Employment First Training – June 12, 2024-Lubbock
June 26, 2024 – Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
2215 W. Business 83, Weslaco, TX 78596
Registration for Employment First Training – June 26, 2024-Weslaco
July 31, 2024 – Starlight Event Center
6650 Continental Dr, El Paso, TX 79925
Registration for Employment First Training – July 31, 2024-El Paso
August 8, 2024 – Norris Conference Center
618 Northwest Loop 410 Suite 207, San Antonio, TX 78216
Registration for Employment First Training – August 8, 2024-San Antonio
August 20, 2024 – The Arc of Greater Beaumont
4330 Westridge Ln, Beaumont, TX 77706
Registration for Employment First Training – August 20, 2024-Beaumont
August 21, 2024 – Hilton Garden Inn
722 Bonaventure Way, Sugar Land TX, 77479
Registration for Employment First Training – August 21, 2024-Sugar Land
Employment First/Employment Services Training Webinar (presented Fall 2021)
This training was specifically designed for any staff member who has a role in supporting people who set employment goals or 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 individuals as they pursue competitive and integrated employment. The topics include:
- Overview of Texas Employment First Policy
- Employment services in Medicaid waivers
- Basic facts on Social Security Administration disability benefits
- Basic facts on developing an employment profile and vocational assessment
- Building connections and working with families
- Development of soft skills and job-readiness skills
- Basic overview of applications and tablets for use as job coaches
- Building and maintaining strong employer relationships
Employment Focused Webinars
Job Coaching and Technology (video)
Employment First Discovery Tool Webinar January 10, 2024 (video)
- Employment First Discovery Tool Webinar Slides (PDF)
- Employment First Discovery Tool, form 8401 (PDF)
Contact Us
Email us with any training opportunity or Employment First related questions.