DALLAS, Texas — Students looking for work experience and employers needing skilled workers will come together at a special conference on National Intern Day, July 31, at Dallas College.
The Texas Intern Network conference aims to help students get real-world job skills while giving local businesses access to eager workers and training resources.
What’s Happening at the Conference
Students will learn about:
- Career paths in different industries
- How to get work experience while in school
- What employers are looking for in new hires
Employers will discover:
- How to find and hire student interns
- Resources to help pay for internship programs
- Ways to train future employees
The event will also feature practice job interviews led by local employers, giving students a chance to improve their interview skills.
Why Internships Matter
For students, internships provide a bridge from classroom learning to real jobs. They give young people the chance to:
- Learn job skills they can’t get in school
- Build connections with employers
- Get a foot in the door for future careers
For employers, internships help reduce the risk of hiring someone new. Companies can:
- Test out potential employees before offering full-time jobs
- Train workers in their specific methods
- Build a pipeline of skilled workers
Who’s Organizing This
The conference is a partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas College, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.
Employers are encouraged to bring current interns to the event and participate in the mock interviews.
Registration: Free registration is available online at the event website.
Texas Businesses: Watch Out for Fake Unemployment Claims
Quick response to unemployment notices helps prevent fraud that could cost your business money
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas business owners need to act fast when they get notices about unemployment insurance claims to prevent fraud and protect their companies from unfair charges.
What’s the Problem?
When someone files for unemployment benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission sends a notice to their former employer. Sometimes, these claims are fake – filed by people who never worked for the company or who are still employed.
If businesses don’t respond quickly, they might end up paying for unemployment benefits they shouldn’t have to cover.
What You Need to Do
Respond within 48 hours – While you have 14 days to respond, answering within 48 hours helps catch fraud faster.
Four ways to respond:
- Online (fastest)
- Phone
- Fax
Check if the claim is real:
- Did this person actually work for you?
- Are they still working for you?
- Did they quit or were they fired?
When to Report Fraud
Report fraud immediately if:
- The person filing never worked for your company
- The person is still working for you and didn’t file the claim
- Someone is using a fake identity
Why This Matters for Your Business
Responding quickly helps you:
- Avoid paying for fake unemployment claims
- Keep your unemployment insurance rates low
- Protect your business from identity theft
- Make sure only eligible people get benefits
Don’t Miss the Deadline
If you don’t respond within 14 days, you might lose the right to challenge the unemployment claim later – even if it’s fraudulent.
For more information: Visit the Texas Workforce Commission website or sign up to receive employer notices electronically.
The Texas Workforce Commission provides equal opportunity employment and services to all people regardless of disability.
