ABC13 Journalist Nick Natario Honored with Inaugural Gulf Coast Community Champion Award for Workforce Reporting
This week, something truly special happened for the Gulf Coast, and for local journalism. ABC13’s Nick Natario was honored with the first-ever Gulf Coast Community Champion Award, recognizing his years of reporting that have helped thousands of people across the...
Texas Workforce Commission to Recognize “We Hire Vets” Employers at July Conference
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will host its annual Texas Conference for Employers on July 10–11, 2025, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. This two-day event offers employers insight into workplace laws and includes a special...
How On-the-Job Training Is Shaping the Gulf Coast’s Hospitality Workforce
The Gulf Coast is synonymous with warm welcomes and exceptional service, but behind every great guest experience is a well-trained team. As one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, hospitality demands a workforce that can learn quickly, adapt to high-pressure...
Missouri City to Host Free Workforce Development Symposium & Job Fair
The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation is inviting local jobseekers to attend its Workforce Development Symposium & Job Fair on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HCC Missouri City Campus, located at 1600 Texas Parkway, Missouri...
Hiring in the Gulf Coast? Here’s How to Win at Job Fairs
The Gulf Coast region is rich with skilled professionals across a wide range of industries. One of the most effective ways to connect with this local talent is by participating in job fairs. These events offer employers the unique opportunity to meet candidates...
Houston-Area Job Market Sees Stronger-Than-Average Growth in April
Houston employers ramped up hiring in April, adding 14,400 jobs to the region’s economy, nearly doubling the long-term average of 7,400 for this time of year, according to the latest data from Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. The increase marks a robust start to the...
Meet Your New Job Helper: AI
Have you ever heard of Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short? It’s a type of smart technology that helps computers think and make decisions like humans. And guess what? It's now helping companies find the best people for jobs. When a company wants to hire someone,...
Strategic Workforce Planning for a Changing Gulf Coast Economy
The Gulf Coast region, now home to more than 7.3 million people, is undergoing rapid economic transformation. To support this shift, the Gulf Coast Regional Workforce Board, with funding from the Texas Education Agency, conducted a workforce gap analysis in 2024,...
The First Job Advantage 101: Work Early, Owe Less
Starting your work journey while you’re still in school can really help you in the future. Doing things like part-time jobs, internships, and meeting people in your future career before you graduate can build a strong base for a successful future. Why Early Work...
Need Help Paying for Child Care? Workforce Solutions Has You Covered
Workforce Solutions is offering child care scholarships to support eligible families across 13 counties in the Gulf Coast region. Whether you’re working, going to school, or doing both, you may qualify for financial assistance that helps cover the cost of quality...
From Compliance to Culture: Embracing Pay Transparency
As pay transparency laws take hold across states like California, New York, and Washington, the national conversation is quickly shifting, even in states like Texas where such regulations haven’t arrived yet. Forward-thinking employers are beginning to treat pay...
ABC13 and Workforce Solutions Highlight Transportation Careers
The recent in-person job fair at San Jacinto College’s north campus, located at 5800 Uvalde Rd, Houston, TX 77049, successfully showcased career opportunities in the transportation sector. Workforce Solutions offered scholarships to help individuals enter high-skill,...
The Future of Work Requires AI Fluency. Is Your Company Prepared?
Generative AI is already reshaping how work gets done across industries, from designing custom components in manufacturing to automating recruiting tasks in HR. In the Gulf Coast region, where energy, manufacturing, and logistics dominate, AI offers immense potential...
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Workforce Solutions – Texas City Career Office
Community members, business leaders, and public officials gathered on Thursday morning to celebrate the official grand opening of the new Workforce Solutions – Texas City Career Office at the Mainland City Centre. The open house event marked a new chapter for the...
Why Houston-Area Employers Shouldn’t Overlook Job Fairs
For employers across the Houston-Galveston region, job fairs offer more than just a chance to hand out brochures, they’re a direct line to a wide and diverse pool of talent. In today’s hiring landscape, where companies compete for skilled candidates and online...
Gulf Coast Workforce Board Newsletter Issue 1
Welcome to the first issue of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s newsletter—a new way to connect, inform, and inspire our region’s workforce. As we serve 13 counties through innovative programs and strong partnerships, this newsletter will spotlight our shared progress,...
Economic Outlook: Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast 2025 Insights
In this in-depth conversation, Juliet Stipeche, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast—the largest workforce board in Texas—sits down with the Manager of Regional Economic Analysis, Parker Harvey to explore how data is driving smarter workforce...
Workforce Solutions Provides Essential Tools for Career Advancement
Nearly five years ago, ABC 13 partnered with Workforce Solutions in a campaign called “Who’s Hiring?” to address the immediate need for jobs during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Back then, the focus was on filling urgent job openings. While Workforce Solutions...
Teens & Young Adults: Find Summer Jobs at Houston’s Pre-Summer Youth Hiring Event
As summer approaches, Workforce Solutions – Acres Homes is helping young job seekers get a head start with its Pre-Summer Youth Hiring Event, taking place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 6730 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091. This free hiring...
Gear Up for a Career in Transportation and Production
Houston-area residents looking to build rewarding careers in high-demand industries are invited to attend the Production and Transportation Industry Hiring Event, hosted by Workforce Solutions. The event will take place on Thursday, May 15, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at...
