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....

Heat Wave Heroes Bring Relief to Seniors and Veterans in the Houston Area

by Staff Writer | Aug 7, 2025 | Opportunities

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs extreme summer temperatures blanket Greater Houston, local organizations have united to deliver not just comfort, but life-saving relief. The Heat Wave Heroes initiative, a partnership between Workforce Solutions, the Gulf Coast Workforce...