State of Texas
State agencies and statewide public service.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search State of Texas Careers← State resource centers
TXTX employment resource center
Find work in Texas
Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
Available nationwide · All 50 states & Washington, D.C.
Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
Start with statewide help
Jobs and training in Texas
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: Official state resource · Reviewed October 8, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Texas residents
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Discover Texas
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover TexasTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Texas ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in TexasDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Texas — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Texas operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Public Service & Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Public university with academic and campus support work.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search The University of Texas at Austin CareersTexas A&M University
Public university and research campus.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search Texas A&M University CareersUT Southwestern Medical Center
Public academic medical center.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, research technician.
Search UT Southwestern Medical Center CareersMD Anderson Cancer Center
Public cancer care and research institution.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search MD Anderson Cancer Center CareersCity of Houston
Municipal government and public services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Houston CareersCity of Dallas
Municipal government and city operations.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Dallas CareersCity of San Antonio
City departments and public services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of San Antonio CareersCity of Fort Worth
City services and municipal operations.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Fort Worth CareersCity of Austin
Municipal government and city services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Austin CareersCPS Energy
Municipally owned San Antonio utility; public utility.
Roles to Explore: Utility field worker, customer service representative, maintenance technician, accountant.
Search CPS Energy CareersHealthcare & Research
Baylor Scott & White Health
Healthcare facilities and medical support services.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Baylor Scott & White Health CareersTexas Health Resources
Hospitals and related healthcare services.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Texas Health Resources CareersHouston Methodist
Hospital care, clinical services and research.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Houston Methodist CareersHCA Healthcare
Private hospital and healthcare operations; filter for Texas.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search HCA Healthcare CareersTechnology, Manufacturing & Energy
Dell Technologies
Computing, technology and business operations.
Roles to Explore: IT support specialist, sales support representative, software QA tester, engineer.
Search Dell Technologies CareersTexas Instruments
Semiconductor design and manufacturing.
Roles to Explore: Manufacturing operator, equipment technician, quality technician, engineer.
Search Texas Instruments CareersTesla
Vehicle production, engineering and related operations.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Tesla CareersLockheed Martin
Aerospace and defense production and engineering.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Lockheed Martin CareersExxonMobil
Energy, refining and technical operations.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search ExxonMobil CareersChevron
Energy and related business operations.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Chevron CareersValero
Refining, energy and corporate operations.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Valero CareersAT&T
Telecommunications, technical service and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, field technician, network specialist, administrative assistant.
Search AT&T CareersRetail, Travel, Logistics & Business
H-E-B
Grocery stores, manufacturing and distribution.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search H-E-B CareersAmerican Airlines
Airline operations, customer service and technical support.
Roles to Explore: Customer service agent, ramp agent, aircraft maintenance technician, office coordinator.
Search American Airlines CareersSouthwest Airlines
Airline customer service, ground operations and maintenance.
Roles to Explore: Customer service agent, ramp agent, aircraft maintenance technician, operations coordinator.
Search Southwest Airlines CareersUSAA
Insurance, financial services and customer support.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search USAA CareersCharles Schwab
Financial services, client support and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Charles Schwab CareersAmazon
Distribution, operations and technology; filter for Texas.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Amazon CareersWalmart
Retail, distribution and support operations; filter for Texas.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Walmart CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 8, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Texas State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Texas
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Texas.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Texas.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Texas.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional contractors to check in Texas
Whitsons Culinary Group / Fresh Picks CaféPrimarily Northeast and New England, plus selected marketsSouthwest Foodservice ExcellencePrimarily Southwest and Western school districtsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Texas city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Texas
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.