Career Exploration Gives Students a Chance to Try Before They Choose

by Staff Writer | Sep 30, 2026 | Career & Resource Fair, Opportunities

Reading Time: 3 minutesChoosing a career can feel like a big decision, especially when you are still in high school. But students do not always have to know exactly what they want to do right away. At Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center,...

Houston Adds 44,700 Jobs Over the Year as August Hiring Slows

by Staff Writer | Sep 29, 2026 | Industry, Uncategorized

Reading Time: 2 minutesHouston-area employers added 900 jobs in August, a slower month than the region typically sees at the end of summer. Houston has historically added about 7,400 jobs in August, according to Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest Houston Area...

Adult Education and Literacy Helps Adults Build Skills for the Next Step

by Staff Writer | Sep 29, 2026 | Resources

Reading Time: 2 minutesGoing back to school as an adult is not always easy. People may be working, raising a family or trying to figure out how to fit classes into an already busy schedule. Others may have years of work experience but need to strengthen certain skills...

Lamar CISD’s New CTE Center Gives Students Hands-On Experience Before Graduation

by Staff Writer | Sep 28, 2026 | Career & Resource Fair, Opportunities

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn September 23, ABC13’s Who’s Hiring segment took viewers inside Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education Center, where juniors and seniors are gaining hands-on experience in fields ranging from culinary arts and warehousing to drone...

What’s New for Gulf Coast Workers and Employers? Newsletter Issue 11

by Staff Writer | Sep 28, 2026 | Resources

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorkforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, employer activity, and upcoming opportunities for job seekers and families across the Gulf Coast region. Issue 11 features...