by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2026 | Industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesHouston’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...
by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2026 | Meet the Board
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlenn 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...
by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2026 | Opportunities, Upcoming Events
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVeterans 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....
by Staff Writer | Aug 17, 2026 | Opportunities, Upcoming Events
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJob 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...
by Staff Writer | Aug 17, 2026 | Resources
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorkforce 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....
