July Job Losses Surpass 30,000, But Unemployment Remains Low

by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2025 | Industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmployment in the Houston area fell nearly one percent in July, with total job losses reaching 30,500, according to figures released by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. The decline was largely tied to the end of the academic year, which...

Bytes and Hires: Connecting IT and Professional Careers Across Industries

by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2025 | Upcoming Events

Reading Time: 2 minutesHouston-area job seekers interested in advancing their careers in information technology and professional fields are invited to attend Bytes and Hires: Connecting IT and Professional Careers Across Industries, hosted by Workforce Solutions Gulf...

Community Job Fair Connects Houston-Area Job Seekers with Employers

by Staff Writer | Aug 14, 2025 | Success Stories, Video

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe World Harvest Outreach Seventh-day Adventist Church partnered with Workforce Solutions in 2023 to host a community job fair, bringing together employers from across the Greater Houston area and providing local residents with direct access to...

5 Reasons Employers Should Invest in On-the-Job Training for New Hires

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2025 | For Employers

Reading Time: 2 minutesAttracting and keeping qualified employees is one of the toughest challenges facing Gulf Coast businesses today.  Employers need strategies that build skills while meeting business goals. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a proven,...

On-the-Job Training (OJT) for the Production Industry: Bridging the Skills Gap

by Staff Writer | Aug 8, 2025 | Resources

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe manufacturing and production industry is still grappling with significant labor shortages. According to the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QSPC), data through Q3 2024 reveals that about 20.6% of U.S....