When Child Care Becomes Part of a Career Plan
For many working parents, child care is not something they can treat as a separate concern from their job. Having a dependable place for their children to go can determine whether they can make it to work, take an additional shift, attend school or complete job...
New Workforce Programs, Career Opportunities and Regional Updates in 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...
Houston’s July Job Numbers Show Seasonal Shift, Continued Annual Growth
Houston’s labor market recorded a 25,000-job decline in July, according to the July Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast report. The monthly decline followed two months of stronger hiring, but the report points to a specific seasonal factor behind most of the change:...
Ready for the Next Mission? Industry Opportunities Await Veterans
For veterans transitioning from military service to civilian careers, the skills developed in the armed forces can open doors to opportunities across a wide range of industries. From skilled trades to technology and operations, employers are looking for the...
Your Voice Matters: Join a Houston Economic Mobility Coalition Community Conversation
What makes it easier to find a job, access training, or build a career? What barriers make those opportunities harder to reach? The Houston Economic Mobility Coalition wants to hear directly from residents across Greater Houston. These Community Conversations will...
How Texas Strengthens Child Care Support Through Program Integrity
Access to reliable child care is an important part of helping families work, train, and build financial stability. In Texas, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) system uses multiple layers of oversight to help ensure child care assistance reaches eligible...
Texas Rising Star Helps Child Care Providers Build Quality, Support Families
For parents, finding the right childcare provider can be a challenge, especially when they are looking for a safe, high-quality learning environment for their children. The Texas Rising Star program helps childcare providers work toward higher standards while giving...
Building Skills Through Summer Work: SEAL Students Visit Mission of Yahweh
This summer, students with disabilities participating in the Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program gained valuable workplace experience through paid work opportunities with local employers. One of those worksites was Mission of Yahweh, which welcomed multiple SEAL...
Fueling Futures: Connect With Energy and Utilities Employers at Sept. 17 Job Fair
The energy and utilities industry offers career opportunities in areas ranging from electric power and renewable energy to engineering, field operations, and water and wastewater services. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is bringing employers from these fields together...
Apply Now: Child Care Assistance Can Help Parents Work, Train and Build Their Careers
For parents, finding reliable child care can be an important part of being able to work, pursue training, or look for a new job. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast provides Child Care Scholarships to eligible families to help make quality child care more accessible. The...
Meet Rachel Cevallos de Gonzalez: Turning Workforce Services Into Community Impact
Rachel Cevallos de Gonzalez brings the perspective of a small business owner and community advocate to her role on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. She is the president and owner of Identity Plus, a brand marketing company in Houston’s historic East End, and her own...
Summer Jobs Initiative Youth Job Fair Connects Young Job Seekers with Local Opportunities
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast recently hosted the Summer Jobs Initiative Youth Job Fair at the Southwest Career Office, bringing young job seekers together with employers and workforce professionals. Held on Friday, July 10, 2026, the event gave participants an...
Six Houston Industries to Watch for Job Growth in 2026
Houston employers added 14,400 jobs in June, bringing the region’s job gains for the first half of 2026 to approximately 24,000. As hiring continues, several industries stand out in the region’s latest employment forecast. The Workforce Solutions’ Employer Forecast...
Childcare, Career Pathways and Workforce Trends: Explore 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...
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...