Business Details
Your Trusted Workforce Development Partner in Central Texas
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas is a nonprofit governmental organization dedicated to advancing workforce development across six Central Texas counties. We collaborate with the Texas Workforce Commission to deliver tailored employment solutions for employers and job seekers. Our services include job placement assistance, career training programs, child care support, and specialized resources for veterans and individuals with disabilities. With a Board of Directors appointed by local officials and approved by the Texas Governor, we ensure alignment with regional economic priorities. Our team provides customized hiring solutions for businesses, including candidate referrals, job fairs, and skills assessments, while offering job seekers resume-building workshops, unemployment guidance, and educational support.Operating in Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties, we combine local expertise with statewide resources to foster sustainable employment and business growth. Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures accessibility for all individuals, including those requiring accommodations under the ADA. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we drive workforce innovation that meets evolving industry demands.
Services
Job Placement
Career Training
Employer Services
Child Care Assistance
Veteran Support
Highlights and features
- We offer no-cost training programs funded by the WIOA initiative
- Our team provides customized hiring solutions for local businesses
- Specialized support for veterans and individuals with disabilities
- Access to real-time labor market information for strategic decisions
- Proven track record placing candidates in high-demand industries
What people say
Helped me follow my dream
True partner for business growth
Job offer within months
Effective training programs
Responsive staff support
Services
Job Placement
Our job placement service connects qualified candidates with local employers through targeted matching and skills assessment. We maintain a comprehensive database of job openings across various industries and provide personalized guidance to help job seekers find positions that match their experience and career goals. This service includes resume review, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job fairs featuring regional employers.
Career Training
We offer no-cost career training programs funded through federal and state initiatives. These programs prepare participants for in-demand careers in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology. Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on experience, with successful graduates receiving industry-recognized certifications and job placement assistance.
Employer Services
Our employer services help businesses find qualified workers through customized recruitment solutions. We provide candidate screening, skills assessments, and job posting distribution across multiple platforms. Additional support includes workforce development planning, labor market analysis, and access to hiring incentives for employers who create new jobs in the region.
Child Care Assistance
We administer the Child Care Services program that helps working families access quality child care through financial assistance. Eligible families receive subsidies to cover part of their child care costs, with options including licensed daycare centers and approved home-based providers. The program also maintains a resource network to help parents find suitable child care solutions.
Veteran Support
Our dedicated veteran employment representatives provide specialized job search assistance to military veterans and their spouses. Services include translating military experience to civilian job skills, resume development, and connecting with veteran-friendly employers. We also help veterans access education benefits and participate in targeted hiring events.
People
Anthony Billings
Executive Director
Anthony Billings leads workforce development strategy for the Heart of Texas region, overseeing program implementation and stakeholder partnerships. With extensive experience in economic development, he ensures alignment between workforce training and regional business needs.
Ron Flynt
Veterans Employment Representative
Ron Flynt specializes in connecting veterans with employment opportunities, leveraging his understanding of military experience translation and veteran hiring programs. He serves as a liaison between veteran job seekers and local employers committed to veteran recruitment.
Aquanetta Brobston
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Aquanetta Brobston ensures program compliance and service quality across all workforce initiatives. She manages equal opportunity implementation and coordinates accessibility services for individuals with disabilities seeking workforce assistance.
Jose Palacios
Manager of Business & Industry Initiatives
Jose Palacios develops employer engagement strategies and workforce solutions tailored to business needs. He leads customized training programs and collaborates with industry partners to address skill gaps in key economic sectors.
Julie Talbert
Manager of Child Care
Julie Talbert oversees child care services programs, ensuring working families have access to quality child care solutions. She manages provider networks and subsidy programs that support workforce participation through reliable child care options.
Questions
What workforce services are available for employers?
We offer candidate screening, job posting distribution, customized training programs, and hiring incentives to help businesses find qualified workers.
How can job seekers access free career training?
Eligible individuals can enroll in WIOA-funded training programs covering high-demand fields like healthcare, IT, and skilled trades with job placement assistance.
Does the organization support veterans' employment?
Yes, we provide specialized services including military-to-civilian skills translation, resume development, and connections to veteran-friendly employers.
What child care assistance options exist?
Qualified families receive subsidies for licensed child care providers through our Child Care Services program, with resources to find quality care options.
How to participate in job fairs?
Check our events calendar for upcoming hiring fairs and register online to meet employers, submit applications, and interview on-site.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties in Central Texas with local workforce centers.
Reviews (6)
Melissa Rainey
Mar 16, 2022
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I called Workforce Solutions to inquire about posting my PT, OT & ST job openings on their Workintexas.com website. Mr. Gleason was very helpful and very knowledgeable. Thanks for everything.
Juan Sanchez
Aug 17, 2021
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While many businesses were reopening and many people with out work. Texas Workforce Center were still closed. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Jennifer Rodriguez
Jun 21, 2020
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Depending on the day, the help desk lady might give eye contact while giving requested information. Mostly you seem to bother her as a BLK elderly minority, shame on her. The computer room employees are super helpful and nice on the other hand and helped tremendously with my resume.
Angelia Carr
Jun 27, 2018
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The facility is clean and welcoming, the staff are all very friendly and they are always hosting hiring events. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking. It's much better than many of it's sister locations in other cities.
Ronnie Satchell
Dec 01, 2017
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This place is friendly, comfortable, and makes you feel at home, but there is one issue. If do not need to ask for help and know exactly what you are doing, a few of the resource room employees will monitor your every move and constantly look over your computer, not trusting you to do the right thing. I am in the military, but the employees don't know that. I should not have to wear uniform to be treated right. This has happened on several occasions.
Steve Genevish
Mar 22, 2017
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Unbelievably helpful staff. Kelly and Ron definitely helped me get my resume in order and back out on the job market. This is the first place you need to go if you are an unemployed veteran.