Training Services helps eligible people prepare for employment through career planning, occupational training, paid work experience, supportive services, and employment assistance. The services available depend on whether Training Services or Young Adult Training Services is the best fit for your situation.

Training Services is for eligible adults age 18 and older and centers on training for Texas Panhandle Target Occupations. Young Adult Training Services is for eligible people ages 18 to 24 and leads with paid workforce internships, while also offering education, training, career exploration, and support. If you are 18 to 24, staff will help determine which path fits your situation.

No. You do not need to figure that out before contacting us. Your age, school status, employment history, income, and individual circumstances help determine which services may be available.

No. You may be working and still need help gaining skills for a better job or becoming more financially self-sufficient. We will review your current employment, skills, career goal, and individual situation.

Income can be part of the eligibility review for some services. Your work situation, household information, career goal, and other circumstances may also matter. We will explain which information is needed for the program that may fit you.

A layoff, business closure, or other qualifying job loss may be an important part of your eligibility review. Bring any notice or separation information you have, and we will review your work history and next steps with you.

You may still be eligible. We will look at the credentials you already have, your current employment, and whether additional training is needed for the career you want to pursue.

Yes. Your individual circumstances can be important to understanding the services and support that may fit your needs. We will talk with you about your goals, education, work history, and any challenges affecting your path to employment. Some circumstances may be relevant to eligibility or to the support included in your plan, but staff must complete an individual review before making a decision.

Depending on your eligibility, approved plan, and available funding, assistance may include tuition, required fees, books, supplies, tools, uniforms, and required certification exams. Staff will explain exactly what is approved before training begins.

No. The career goal must meet local requirements, and the provider and program must be eligible for the type of funding being used. Being listed as an eligible program does not guarantee that funding will be approved for an individual applicant.

A Target Occupation is a career our region prioritizes for training investment based on employer needs and labor market information. Training Services-funded occupational training must connect to an approved career goal and meet applicable program requirements. The list helps you focus on careers with regional employment opportunities; it does not guarantee funding or a job.

No. It means the specific program may be considered for training assistance. Staff must still review your eligibility, career goal, training needs, other financial aid, and available funding. Talk with us before enrolling or paying costs.

Your services are customized to your goals and assessed needs. Two people in the same program may receive different assistance. We will work with you on an individual plan and explain which training, paid work experience, required items, or supportive services can be approved.

No. Career exploration is part of the process. We can help you compare occupations, understand local opportunities, and determine whether training is the right next step.

Talk with Training Services before enrolling, paying costs, or assuming that you will be reimbursed. Staff must complete the eligibility and approval process and explain what, if anything, can be funded.

No. The Welcome Session begins the application process. Assistance depends on your eligibility, career plan, training choice, available funding, and other program requirements.

Do not assume that training approval guarantees continued unemployment benefits. Contact the Texas Workforce Commission about your claim and any requirements that apply while attending school or training.

Staff will explain the two sides of Training Services, the eligibility process, required documentation, available services, and the steps needed to complete an application. The Welcome Session is an introduction and starting point, not an approval appointment.

Most applicants bring a state-issued photo ID and their Social Security card. Other acceptable options may include a U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document, or a state-issued photo ID paired with a certified birth certificate. Staff can help you determine what to bring if you do not have the most common documents. Additional records may be requested later based on the program and your circumstances.

The timeline varies. It depends on how quickly required documents are provided, whether additional information is needed, the training plan being considered, and current staff and funding availability. Attending a Welcome Session does not mean enrollment or funding will be immediate.

You may request an alternate session if you live outside the Amarillo area, are age 18 to 24, have a school or work scheduling conflict, or need a translator. Use the Request an Alternate Session button on this page.

Yes. Employment preparation and job-search assistance may be included in your plan. The goal of Training Services is not simply to complete training. It is to help you move toward employment connected to the skills you gained.