Be Someone Take II: Houston Youth Career Fair Connects Ages 16-24 With Employers and Resources
Young people in Houston ages 16 to 24 who are ready to explore what's next can meet with local employers and connect with community resources at the Be Someone Take II Youth Career Exploration & Hiring Fair on Tuesday, September 15. The event, held at Sunnyside...
Jacob Kovar Builds Confidence Through Work Experience
For Jacob Kovar, his experience working at CVS has been about more than learning how to complete a shift. Through the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work Experience program, he has gained hands-on work experience while developing...
From Welding to IT, Gulf Copper Offers Veterans a Range of Career Paths
For veterans leaving military service, finding a civilian career that fits their experience can sometimes mean looking beyond job titles that closely match their military roles. At Gulf Copper Davie, the opportunities span several areas of shipbuilding and operations,...
Early Childhood Education and the Importance of Qualified Educators
Children begin learning from the moment they are born. As they grow, the people teaching and caring for them play an important role in shaping how they understand the world. With support from Workforce Solutions, you can take control of your job search from day one....
Meet Tanya Makany-Rivera: Bringing Lived Experience to the Workforce Board
Tanya Makany-Rivera brings two decades of experience in local government and politics to her role on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. As Director of External Legislative Affairs for AT&T, she works in a field where understanding communities and the issues affecting...
September Job Fairs and Career Events to Check Out Across Texas
September brings several opportunities for Texans looking for work, exploring career options, or preparing for their next job. From healthcare and energy hiring events to youth career fairs and resume workshops, these free events can help job seekers connect with...
When Child Care Becomes Part of a Career Plan
For many working parents, child care is not something they can treat as a separate concern from their job. Having a dependable place for their children to go can determine whether they can make it to work, take an additional shift, attend school or complete job...
New Workforce Programs, Career Opportunities and Regional Updates in Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming opportunities for job seekers, employers, and families across the Gulf Coast region. Issue 9 features a closer...
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:...
Ready for the Next Mission? Industry Opportunities Await Veterans
For veterans transitioning from military service to civilian careers, the skills developed in the armed forces can open doors to opportunities across a wide range of industries. From skilled trades to technology and operations, employers are looking for the...
Your Voice Matters: Join a Houston Economic Mobility Coalition Community Conversation
What makes it easier to find a job, access training, or build a career? What barriers make those opportunities harder to reach? The Houston Economic Mobility Coalition wants to hear directly from residents across Greater Houston. These Community Conversations will...
How Texas Strengthens Child Care Support Through Program Integrity
Access to reliable child care is an important part of helping families work, train, and build financial stability. In Texas, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) system uses multiple layers of oversight to help ensure child care assistance reaches eligible...
Texas Rising Star Helps Child Care Providers Build Quality, Support Families
For parents, finding the right childcare provider can be a challenge, especially when they are looking for a safe, high-quality learning environment for their children. The Texas Rising Star program helps childcare providers work toward higher standards while giving...
Building Skills Through Summer Work: SEAL Students Visit Mission of Yahweh
This summer, students with disabilities participating in the Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program gained valuable workplace experience through paid work opportunities with local employers. One of those worksites was Mission of Yahweh, which welcomed multiple SEAL...
Fueling Futures: Connect With Energy and Utilities Employers at Sept. 17 Job Fair
The energy and utilities industry offers career opportunities in areas ranging from electric power and renewable energy to engineering, field operations, and water and wastewater services. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is bringing employers from these fields together...
Apply Now: Child Care Assistance Can Help Parents Work, Train and Build Their Careers
For parents, finding reliable child care can be an important part of being able to work, pursue training, or look for a new job. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast provides Child Care Scholarships to eligible families to help make quality child care more accessible. The...
Meet Rachel Cevallos de Gonzalez: Turning Workforce Services Into Community Impact
Rachel Cevallos de Gonzalez brings the perspective of a small business owner and community advocate to her role on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. She is the president and owner of Identity Plus, a brand marketing company in Houston’s historic East End, and her own...
Summer Jobs Initiative Youth Job Fair Connects Young Job Seekers with Local Opportunities
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast recently hosted the Summer Jobs Initiative Youth Job Fair at the Southwest Career Office, bringing young job seekers together with employers and workforce professionals. Held on Friday, July 10, 2026, the event gave participants an...
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...
Childcare, Career Pathways and Workforce Trends: Explore Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming opportunities for job seekers, employers, and families across the Gulf Coast region. Issue 9 features a closer...