Veterans and Job Seekers Invited to ‘Gain Your Independence’ Hiring Event
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast invites veterans, transitioning service members, and job seekers to take the next step in their careers at the Gain Your Independence Hiring Event. Set for Tuesday, July 2, this in-person event is designed to connect attendees with top...
78% of Companies Use AI — But Most Lack Basic Legal Protections
As generative artificial intelligence transforms hiring and workplace practices, employers across the Gulf Coast are facing a growing list of legal and compliance risks and most companies remain unprepared: data from McKinsey & Company found that 78% of...
ABC13 and Workforce Solutions Hosted Job Fair Highlighting Careers in Computer Science
Job seekers looking to break into the growing field of computer science have an opportunity to connect with industry experts and employers this week. ABC13, in partnership with Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast, hosted an in-person job fair on Thursday, June 26 aimed...
Houston Job Growth Slows Sharply in May, Adding Just 3,600 Jobs
Houston-area employers added a modest 3,600 jobs in May, marking a sharp slowdown in local hiring and falling significantly short of the long-term average, according to new labor market data released by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. Leisure and Hospitality Sector...
Job Fairs Explained: Where Jobs and People Meet
Have you ever been to a school fair where each booth has something cool to see or try? Well, companies do something similar when they go to job fairs. Instead of games or snacks, they set up booths to meet people who want jobs. But how do they know if going to these...
Unlock Career Opportunities in Houston’s Booming Professional and Scientific Sectors
Houston-area professionals eager to advance their careers are invited to the Workforce Solutions Professional, Scientific, and Technical Hiring Event, designed to connect job seekers with leading employers in high-demand fields. This event provides attendees the...
Workforce Solutions Hosts Professional, Scientific, and Technical Hiring Event with Financial Literacy Sessions
Houston-area professionals eager to advance their careers are invited to the Workforce Solutions Professional, Scientific, and Technical Hiring Event, designed to connect job seekers with leading employers in high-demand fields. This event provides attendees the...
Smart Hiring Solutions: Scaling Success with On-the-Job Training
Managing a large workforce comes with big challenges, hiring, training, and keeping skilled employees. In Houston’s fast-changing business environment, companies need flexible, cost-effective ways to build strong teams. One proven approach is On-the-Job Training...
Preparing Our Workforce for the Automation Era
As technology continues to advance rapidly, the future of work is being reshaped by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). Recent studies examining more than 700 occupations have highlighted that nearly 46% of jobs in our region face a high risk of automation...
Make the Most of Job Fairs: Smart Follow-Up Tips
Packing up after a job fair doesn’t mean the work is done, it’s just beginning. How you follow up with candidates can strengthen your talent pool and protect your company’s reputation. A study conducted by PwC found that almost 70% of candidates who have a negative...
Matagorda County Declares Disaster as Flooding Hits Coastal Communities – Workforce Solutions Responds to Support Recovery Efforts
Workforce Solutions is monitoring conditions in the area and preparing to offer recovery support to affected individuals and employers following a severe weather event that brought more than seven inches of rain by midday Thursday, Matagorda County officials have...
Money for School? Build Your Future Before You Borrow
Debt means owing money, and it can cause trouble if you’re not careful. If your credit score (like a money report card) is low, things like insurance can cost more. When you borrow money, you have to pay extra called interest. For example, if you owe $10,000 on a...
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,...
