Goodwill Houston Is Hiring: Meet With Employers in Sealy on September 24
Goodwill Houston is hosting a hiring event in Sealy on September 24 for job seekers interested in retail and leadership positions. The event will give applicants an opportunity to learn more about available positions and connect with the hiring team in person. Event...
Looking for a New Job? Goodwill Houston Is Hiring in Katy
Job seekers in the Katy area can meet with Goodwill Houston at an upcoming hiring event on September 24. The event will feature several openings in retail operations and leadership, giving applicants a chance to learn about available positions and connect with the...
Vocational Rehabilitation: Turning Employment Goals into Career Opportunities
Finding the right career path can come with added challenges for people with disabilities, but the right resources, accommodations and support can help turn employment goals into lasting careers. In this episode of the Workforce Solutions Podcast, Gulf Coast Workforce...
Build a Stronger Resume and Get Interview Ready With Workforce Solutions
Building a resume and preparing for an interview are two important parts of any job search. As part of its Pearland Career Success Workshop series, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is helping job seekers strengthen both skills through a two-part, hands-on workshop. The...
Be Successful Job Fair Connects 278+ Job Seekers With 41 Employers in Fifth Ward
More than 278 job seekers connected with employers and explored career opportunities during the Be Successful Job Fair on Thursday, September 10, at the Carl Walker Jr. Multipurpose Center in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Hosted in partnership by Workforce Solutions Gulf...
Meet 50+ Local Employers at the WorkInPearland Community Job Fair
Job seekers looking for their next opportunity can meet with more than 50 local businesses at the 5th Annual WorkInPearland Community Job Fair on September 16 at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium. Hosted by Pearland EDC, Pearland Chamber and Workforce...
Quality Child Care: More Than a Place to Go While Parents Work
Affordable child care can make it possible for parents to work or attend school, but having a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow is just as important. In a recent Workforce Solutions podcast, Gulf Coast Workforce Board Executive Director Juliet...
Seana Builds Confidence and Workplace Skills Through SEAL at Walgreens
For Seana, a summer job at Walgreens has been about more than showing up for work. Through the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work Experience program, she has been building workplace skills, learning from her coworkers, and gaining...
Three Simple Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Job Interview
A job interview can be easier to navigate when you know what to expect and take a little time to prepare. Shelby with Integrated Staffing and Payroll Solutions shared three simple reminders for job seekers getting ready for an upcoming interview. 1. Arrive on Time...
Community Connect Day Brings Jobs, Training and Local Resources to Hiram Clarke
Finding the right job, training program or community resource can take time, especially when people have to search for different services in different places. Workforce Solutions is bringing several of those connections together at Community Connect Day on September...
Quality Child Care Starts With the People Providing It
For parents, finding child care is about more than having somewhere for their children to spend the day. They want to know their children are safe, cared for, and learning while they are at work, school, or training. That makes child care providers an important part...
Meet Edward Melton: Connecting the Dots From Literacy to Careers
For Edward Melton, libraries have always been about more than books. Over a 25-year career in library and literacy services, he has seen firsthand how access to technology, education and information can open doors for people at every stage of life. Melton is the...
Earn While You Learn: Galveston College and Gulf Copper Build a New Pathway Into Shipbuilding Careers
A new apprenticeship program is bringing together Galveston College and Gulf Copper Davie to prepare students for careers in shipbuilding while giving them the opportunity to earn a paycheck as they train. The program was highlighted by Juliet Stipeche, executive...
From Skilled Trades to Houston’s Job Market: Explore Workforce 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...
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...