Waller Police Department Hiring Event Offers On-Site Interviews September 1
Job seekers interested in a career with the Waller Police Department can meet with representatives and participate in on-site interviews during an upcoming hiring event in Waller. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, giving candidates an...
Dr. María Franco Cortes Shares Workforce Resources for Parents Returning to Work
As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast offers free employment services to help parents navigate that transition. For mothers who are ready...
More Than 300 Job Seekers Meet 21+ Employers at North Houston Job Fair
A Workforce Solutions job fair at Fallbrook Church gave hundreds of North Houston job seekers the chance to meet employers face-to-face and explore current openings. On August 13, more than 300 job seekers attended the event, where 21+ employers were available to...
From SEAL Intern to Data Processing: Bryce Turner Builds Skills for His Future
For Bryce Turner, the Summer Earn & Learn (SEAL) Program has provided more than a summer work experience. It has given him opportunities to build skills, explore his interests, and gain experience in a professional setting. This summer, Bryce worked as a data...
A Practical Look at Registered Apprenticeship for Gulf Coast Employers
Employers, human resources professionals and workforce leaders gathered on August 7 for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s first Registered Apprenticeship Learning Forum for Employers, focused on how businesses can build and sustain Registered Apprenticeship Programs....
Who’s Hiring Looks at the Changing Face of Manufacturing at SEG Solar
Manufacturing supports roughly a quarter-million jobs across the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s 13-county region, and the work itself is changing as automation, robotics, computer-controlled equipment, and other advanced technologies become more common. That changing...
33 Liberty Job Seekers Interview for New Waffle House Location
Workforce Solutions recently connected local job seekers with Waffle House as the restaurant prepares to open a new location in the Liberty area. On Wednesday, August 12, Waffle House representatives met with job seekers at the Liberty Career Office to conduct...
Youth Summit 2026: Still Time to Register and Explore Your Next Career Step
Young adults ages 18–24 still have time to register for Youth Summit 2026, taking place September 2 at the BakerRipley Pasadena Campus. The event gives young job seekers a chance to meet employers, explore career options, and connect with resources that can help them...
Houston’s Job Growth Is Expected to Broaden in 2026
Houston’s labor market has picked up pace in recent months, with employers adding 14,400 jobs in June and approximately 24,000 jobs during the first half of 2026. Now, a 2026 employment forecast offers a look at what could come next. According to Workforce Solutions’...
Meet Glenn Rex: Building a Skilled Workforce Through Partnership
Glenn Rex brings more than three decades of experience in Houston’s mechanical contracting industry to his role on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. Since 1994, he has served as executive director of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Houston, representing...
Veterans, Your Next Career Opportunity Starts August 20
Veterans and other job seekers can connect directly with employers, explore career opportunities, and access employment resources at an upcoming Veteran Hiring Event hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission and Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast. The event will bring...
Community Resource and Hiring Event Connects Houston Job Seekers with Employers and Support Services
Job seekers can connect with employers, workforce resources, and community partners at the Community Resource and Hiring Event on August 27 in Houston. The event will bring together employers and resource providers, including Workforce Solutions, Best Staff Services,...
What’s Inside Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast 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...
From a GED to Supporting NASA: Marcos Rodriguez’s Career Journey
Marcos Rodriguez wasn't sure where his career was headed. After dropping out of high school, he was trying to figure out what he wanted to do and what came next. A conversation with his sister eventually led him to Workforce Solutions, where he found support to earn...
Houston Chronicle Highlights Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Data on Houston’s Job Growth
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast was recently featured in the Houston Chronicle's coverage of Houston's labor market, providing regional employment data and economic analysis that puts recent layoffs into a broader perspective. The article cited Texas Workforce...
TWC GRACE Conference: Helping Employers Explore Second-Chance Hiring
Texas employers can learn how second-chance hiring can expand their talent pipelines at the Growth through Reentry to Advance Careers & Employment (GRACE) Conference, hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) on October 20 in Austin. The conference will focus...
Build Your Resume and Get Interview Ready at Pearland Career Workshop
Job seekers in Pearland can get hands-on help with two important parts of the job search at an upcoming Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast workshop on Wednesday, August 19. The two-part workshop will focus on resume building and interview preparation, giving participants...
Joshua Haughton Gains Work Experience Through S.E.A.L. Internship at Taco Cabana
Joshua Haughton is spending his summer gaining hands-on work experience at Taco Cabana through Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work Experience program. As an intern, Joshua helps with several tasks around the restaurant. His...
Youth Summit 2026: Connect With Employers and Explore Your Next Career Step
Young adults ages 18–24 can connect with employers, explore career pathways, and get help preparing for employment at the Youth Summit 2026, hosted by Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast. The event will bring together young job seekers, employers, training providers, and...
Explore Workforce News and Opportunities in 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...