Workplace Accommodations May Be Simpler Than Employers Think
In a recent episode of the Workforce Solutions podcast, Juliet Stipeche, 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...
Take the Next Step: North Channel Job Fair Returns October 14
Looking for a new job or considering a career change? The North Channel Job Fair on October 14 is an opportunity to meet employers, learn about available positions, and make connections with local companies. Whether you are entering the workforce, recently graduated,...
Explore Employment Resources at Houston’s NDEAM Event on October 8
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, the City of Houston Office for People with Disabilities (OPD), and Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services are hosting an event for job...
October Job Fairs and Hiring Events to Check Out Across Houston
October brings several opportunities for Houston-area job seekers to meet employers, explore open positions, and connect with career resources. From construction and security hiring events to community job fairs and opportunities at Katy Mills, these events can help...
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....
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 schedule. Others may have years of work experience but need to strengthen certain skills before moving into a...
Lamar CISD’s New CTE Center Gives Students Hands-On Experience Before Graduation
On September 23, ABC13’s Who’s Hiring segment took viewers inside Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education Center, where juniors and seniors are gaining hands-on experience in fields ranging from culinary arts and warehousing to drone technology. ABC13 reporter...
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...
Shana Thomas Gains Confidence Through Her Summer at Natural Pawz
For Shana Thomas, her summer at Natural Pawz has been a chance to gain workplace experience, learn new skills, and become more comfortable in a new environment. Through Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work Experience program, Shana,...
Fall Into a Fresh Start: Your Next Job Awaits
Ready to make a fresh start this fall? Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is teaming up with World Harvest Outreach Church for Connect to Careers, a free community hiring event where you can meet employers, explore job opportunities, and connect with resources to help...
Meet Mike Webster: From Workforce Development to the Classroom
Mike Webster has spent much of his career working at the intersection of education and workforce development. As president of Houston City College Southwest, he brings 10 years of experience at HCC, along with a long history with HISD and workforce development. He...
Crystal Perez Builds Workplace Experience Through Summer Earn and Learn
Crystal Perez has found a worksite where she can contribute, learn, and take on tasks that match her abilities through Workforce Solutions’ Summer Earn and Learn program. Crystal, who is blind, is working at the Cleveland Senior Citizens Organization this summer. For...
What Young Workers Can Bring to Your Business
Hiring a young worker can give employers the opportunity to develop talent from the start. For Flower, who works at Natural Pawz in The Woodlands, that is one of the main reasons she sees value in hiring people ages 16 to 24. Flower has been hiring employees since she...
Adult Education and Literacy Offers More Than a GED or ESL Classes
Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs can help adults build skills for work, education and everyday life. But as Danielle Knots, manager of career pathways at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, explained on the Workforce Solutions podcast, AEL has grown far beyond...
Meet Sineria Ordonez: Turning Knowledge Into Opportunity
For Sineria Ordonez, giving back starts with sharing knowledge. Her career has taken her from education nonprofits to the financial industry, but her focus on helping families and communities move forward has remained constant. Ordonez is a senior manager within the...
What Employers Can Learn From Businesses Hiring Talent With Disabilities
Finding qualified talent is only part of the hiring process. Employers also need effective ways to identify skills, understand a candidate’s capabilities and build workplaces where employees can succeed. The 2026 TWC-VRS NDEAM Business Symposium, hosted by Texas...