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Talent Central Texas offers employment assistance to military spouses and veterans who were separated from employment due to a lay off or relocation to Ft. Hood. Services include resume preparation, interviewing skills, career counseling and training in high-demand jobs. Funding for child care, transportation, certifications and other work related expenses is also available. You'll find everything you need in one convenient location. For more information, please call or come by our offices and visit with one of our highly qualified specialists at Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. We stand ready to serve those who serve our nation.
Copperas Cove / Killeen Area:
254-200-2234
Temple Area:
254-742-4400
Once enrolled, customers can receive:
- Help looking for a job.
- Funding for child care, transportation, and work related expenses, such as special uniforms.
- Health certificates or other work related expenses.
- License fees for certificates for jobs.
- One-on-one help to prepare for employment.
- Pre-employment guidance in activities like resume preparation, interviewing, dress for success, etc.
- Training in jobs that are in demand by local employers.
- Career counseling and assessments to better market individuals to local businesses.
If interested, attend the orientation held each Wednesday at 9 am at the Killeen Workforce Center at 300 Cheyenne. For directions, call 200-2234 or 200-2235. If you're already at one of the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Centers, just ask a staff person to help you.
To get these services as quickly as possible, bring the following documents with you:
Military or Family Member
- Military identification card
- Birth certificate, passport, or alien registration card
- Social Security card
- Copy of orders to Ft. Hood
- Proof of last employment such as last paystub, phone number, W2, or
letter from employer.
Veteran or Separating Military
- Picture ID
- Birth certificate, passport, or alien registration card
- Social Security card
- Proof of receipt of Unemployment Benefits
- DD214 showing Honorable Discharge from Service
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is Talent Central Texas? It is a partnership with area employers and community leaders to get individuals back into the local job market with ease and with the skills required to accomplish the job requirements.
2. How long does the process take? You will attend an orientation which last about 20-30 minutes. If you bring all the required documents to the orientation, the process doesn't take long at all. If your application is approved, you will meet with your Workforce Specialist and be enrolled into the program immediately.
3. What makes me eligible for the program? You are eligible, if you are a military spouse who left employment to come to Ft. Hood or a dislocated worker, including a non-retiring veteran who is anything other than dishonorably discharged. A dislocated worker is one who was separated from employment due to a lay off or business closure.
4. Will you place in into a job? Workforce Solutions Central Texas is not a placement agency. We will provide you with job leads and ensure you are one of the most qualified candidates. We will assist you in creating a professional resume, upgrade your computer skills, and provide you with access to communication and interviewing skill courses.
5. Is training available and how does it work? Once you determine which high-demand occupation on our job programs list you are most interested in, we will review the appropriate schools and help you start your application process. Once accepted, bring the acceptance letter in to your Workforce Specialist. We will review payment for tuition, books and fees associated with the training, as well as any support services you may be eligible for during the job training or education process.
6. If I don't qualify for Talent Central Texas, are there other employment programs and services available to me? Yes, please go online to review the complete list of services we provide, or call the location nearest you for more information.
