Weak June Hiring Indicates Slowing Labor Market

by gcwsadmin | Jul 22, 2025 | Future Focus, Industry

Houston-area employers added just 2,300 new workers in June, according to figures released by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. It’s the second month in a row that the number of jobs added has been “substantially below the long-term average.” Government and...

Doug Carr’s Journey: Building Opportunity, One Life at a Time

by gcwsadmin | Jul 16, 2025 | Testimonies

Doug Carr may have retired from running staffing firms, but his impact on Houston’s workforce is far from over. With a rich professional background in banking, student loan management, and staffing, Doug now brings his expertise to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board,...

Explore Career Pathways at the Summer Opportunity Connect Job Fair

by gcwsadmin | Jul 4, 2025 | Career & Resource Fair, Upcoming Events

Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast and Blinn College District invite job seekers of all backgrounds to take the next step in their career journey at the Summer Opportunity Connect event. Set for Thursday, July 10, 2025, this in-person job fair is a great opportunity to...

Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Hosts “End Dependence” Career and Resource Fair in Houston

by gcwsadmin | Jul 4, 2025 | Career & Resource Fair, Upcoming Events

Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast invites veterans, job seekers, and community members to connect with employers and essential support services at the End Dependence Career & Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 9. Held in partnership with Living Word Fellowship Church and...

78% of Companies Use AI — But Most Lack Basic Legal Protections

by gcwsadmin | Jun 27, 2025 | Resources

As generative artificial intelligence transforms hiring and workplace practices, employers across the Gulf Coast are facing a growing list of legal and compliance risks and most companies remain unprepared: data from McKinsey & Company found that 78% of organizations...