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

by Admin OS | Aug 18, 2025 | Industry

Employment 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 typically brings seasonal...

Bytes and Hires: Connecting IT and Professional Careers Across Industries

by Admin OS | Aug 18, 2025 | Upcoming Events

Houston-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 Coast. This hiring...

Community Job Fair Connects Houston-Area Job Seekers with Employers

by Admin OS | Aug 14, 2025 | Testimonies, Video

The 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 hiring opportunities....

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

by Admin OS | Aug 13, 2025 | For Employers

Attracting 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, cost-effective way to train new...

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

by Admin OS | Aug 8, 2025 | Resources

The 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. manufacturing plants unable to...