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How an HVAC Apprenticeship Helped Nick Ward Find His Path
After nearly three years working as a museum tour guide, Nick Ward was ready for something different. He had known since high school that he wanted to work with his hands, but he had not settled on a career. That changed when he joined Robertson Air Conditioning as an...
Career Exploration Gives Students a Chance to Try Before They Choose
Choosing a career can feel like a big decision, especially when you are still in high school. But students do not always have to know exactly what they want to do right away. At Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, students have the...
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....
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Workplace Accommodations May Be Simpler Than Employers Think
In a recent episode of the Workforce Solutions podcast, Juliet Stipes, executive director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, spoke with Fernando Rivera Jr. of the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Program about workplace accommodations and common...
Houston’s July Job Numbers Show Seasonal Shift, Continued Annual Growth
Houston’s labor market recorded a 25,000-job decline in July, according to the July Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast report. The monthly decline followed two months of stronger hiring, but the report points to a specific seasonal factor behind most of the change:...
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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,...
