Event will be sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Services Williamson County - Family and Community Health

The blood drive will be held at 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown on Wednesday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come lend a helping arm to support your community and save local lives. It’s easy, just click here to make an appointment online.

For information about blood donation at this time of the COVID19 Coronavirus please see this link.

https://weareblood.org/blog/we-are-blood-donor-centers-and-mobile-drives-open-for-donors-during-shelter-in-place/

WGU Texas is an online, nonprofit university offering degrees in education, business, IT or healthcare.

BACK TO SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Valued at up to $2,500

Apply by October 31, 2020

Commissioner Cook embraces WGU's philosophy of encouraging Wilco residents to follow their ambition by pursuing the education that will help them advance their careers. For more information go to scholarship opportunity or call 877-214-7011. According to Gallup, the most important keys to engaging adults are having someone who encourages their development and making sure that they have opportunities to learn and grow.

Virtual Career Expo presented by Workforce Solutions - Rural Capital Area

Workforce Wednesdays: Virtual Hiring Events Offered Every Week in the Rural Capital Area

Join us online every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to  4 p.m., for our Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo. Register to virtually connect with hiring recruiters from multiple local companies. Learn about their exciting career, apprenticeship and internship opportunities in the Rural Capital Area, and take part in free virtual career-enhancement workshops right from your own computer, or mobile device. All job seekers welcome.

Job Seekers, register today: bit.ly/wsrcavirtualcareerexpo

Employers, Free Recruiting Booths Are Available: https://ruralcapitalarea.getyourbooth.com/

Press Release from Wilco's Public Information Office

On July 21, 2020, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved agreements for Wilco Forward Phase III to provide rent and utility assistance to residents that are in need through partnerships with local non-profits. Terms of agreement were approved between Williamson County and The Caring Place, The Salvation Army, and the Round Rock Serving Center. Phase III is funded with $5 million from a combination of Community Development Block Grant funds and the approximately $93 million the County received in federal CARES Act funds. 

The three agencies will serve as conduits for assistance. These agencies will be reimbursed by the County for rent assistance and/or utility assistance provided to residents across Williamson County between March 1 through December 30, for a total of up to $5 million. The County will monitor the total amount of funds spent to date so that the Phase III budget is not exceeded.   

All three agencies will follow the criteria below to assess eligibility:  

• All residences assisted must be located in Williamson County 
• Up to the rent amount based on the lease agreement plus late fees for up to a total of 3 months  
• For approved applications, the applicant must request additional funds after the first month of assistance on an as needed basis 
• Up to $1,500 of utility assistance per residence on an as needed basis
• Applicant must show evidence that the assistance is needed due to issues caused by COVID-19.  

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved agreements for Wilco Forward Phase III to provide rent and utility assistance to residents that are in need through partnerships with local non-profits. Terms of agreement were approved between Williamson County and The Caring Place, The Salvation Army, and the Round Rock Serving Center. Phase III is funded with $5 million from a combination of Community Development Block Grant funds and the approximately $93 million the County received in federal CARES Act funds.