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What’s New for Gulf Coast Workers and Employers? Newsletter Issue 11
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, employer activity, and upcoming opportunities for job seekers and families across the Gulf Coast region. Issue 11 features SEG Solar’s expansion in...
Should You Learn AI? A Regional Economist Says Yes
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people work, but for workers trying to figure out what that means for their careers, one piece of advice from Gulf Coast Workforce Board Regional Economist Parker Harvey is straightforward: start learning how to use...
Child Care Assistance Can Give Parents More Room to Move Forward
A parent may have a job they want to take, a class they want to attend or a career change they are ready to make. But before any of those plans can happen, they may need to figure out one thing: who will care for their children? For eligible families, Workforce...
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Houston Adds 44,700 Jobs Over the Year as August Hiring Slows
Houston-area employers added 900 jobs in August, a slower month than the region typically sees at the end of summer. Houston has historically added about 7,400 jobs in August, according to Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest Houston Area Employment Situation....
Six Houston Industries to Watch for Job Growth in 2026
Houston employers added 14,400 jobs in June, bringing the region’s job gains for the first half of 2026 to approximately 24,000. As hiring continues, several industries stand out in the region’s latest employment forecast. The Workforce Solutions’ Employer Forecast...
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Adult Education and Literacy Helps Adults Build Skills for the Next Step
Going back to school as an adult is not always easy. People may be working, raising a family or trying to figure out how to fit classes into an already busy...
What’s New for Gulf Coast Workers and Employers? Newsletter Issue 11
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, employer activity, and upcoming...
Child Care Assistance Can Give Parents More Room to Move Forward
A parent may have a job they want to take, a class they want to attend or a career change they are ready to make. But before any of those plans can happen,...
Adult Education and Literacy Helps Adults Build Skills for the Next Step
Going back to school as an adult is not always easy. People may be working, raising a family or trying to figure out how to fit classes into an already busy...
What’s New for Gulf Coast Workers and Employers? Newsletter Issue 11
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, employer activity, and upcoming...
Child Care Assistance Can Give Parents More Room to Move Forward
A parent may have a job they want to take, a class they want to attend or a career change they are ready to make. But before any of those plans can happen,...
Vocational Rehabilitation: Turning Employment Goals into Career Opportunities
Finding the right career path can come with added challenges for people with disabilities, but the right resources, accommodations and support can help turn...
Quality Child Care: More Than a Place to Go While Parents Work
Affordable child care can make it possible for parents to work or attend school, but having a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow is just as...
Quality Child Care Starts With the People Providing It
For parents, finding child care is about more than having somewhere for their children to spend the day. They want to know their children are safe, cared for,...
