From a GED to Supporting NASA: Marcos Rodriguez’s Career Journey

by Staff Writer | Aug 14, 2026 | Success Stories

Reading Time: 2 minutesMarcos 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,...

Houston Chronicle Highlights Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Data on Houston’s Job Growth

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2026 | Industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorkforce 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...

TWC GRACE Conference: Helping Employers Explore Second-Chance Hiring

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2026 | Opportunities, Upcoming Events

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas 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....

Build Your Resume and Get Interview Ready at Pearland Career Workshop

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2026 | Opportunities, Workshop

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJob 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...

Joshua Haughton Gains Work Experience Through S.E.A.L. Internship at Taco Cabana

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2026 | Success Stories

Reading Time: 2 minutesJoshua 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...