Access to reliable child care is an important part of helping families work, train, and build financial stability. In...
Resources
Complete Guide of Services
Workforce Solutions-Gulf Coast is here to help job seekers, employers, and community partners build a thriving economy across the 13-county region of Texas. This complete guide details the full range of services offered, including job search support, custom training, child care assistance, crucial labor market information, and comprehensive disaster recovery resources for both individuals and businesses.
Annual Report 2025
The 2025-2026 Annual Report showcases our mission to align talent with industry
Employer Toolkit
Audience: Employers interested in hiring youth (ages 16–24)
What’s inside: A practical guide to the Hire Gulf Coast Youth program, this resource helps employers connect with young talent for internships, part-time jobs, and entry-level roles. It outlines how to get involved, post youth-friendly opportunities, and participate in career and hiring events.
Youth Toolkit
Audience: Youth ages 16–24 exploring work and career options
What’s inside: A practical guide to the Hire Gulf Coast Youth program, this resource highlights opportunities for paid internships, pre-apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and registered apprenticeships. It also includes tips for getting started, preparing for work, and accessing support services like transportation and mentoring.
Disaster Recovery Resources
When disaster strikes—like hurricanes or flooding—Workforce Solutions-Gulf Coast is here to help communities recover and rebuild. This section provides essential resources for individuals and employers, including local, state, and federal support services, communication toolkits, and recovery guidance.
Worker journey
This map shows how job seekers connect with Workforce Solutions to explore careers, build skills, and move into meaningful work. It highlights flexible entry points such as career counseling, training, job matching, and work-based learning, along with supports like financial assistance, childcare, and upskilling resources that individuals can access at any stage of their journey.
Employer journey
This map shows how employers partner with Workforce Solutions to recruit talent, develop skills, and strengthen their workforce. It outlines options such as sector partnerships, customized training, apprenticeships, hiring events, job listings, and labor market insights, allowing businesses to engage with the services that best meet their hiring and training needs.
Texas Rising Star Helps Child Care Providers Build Quality, Support Families
For parents, finding the right childcare provider can be a challenge, especially when they are looking for a safe,...
Apply Now: Child Care Assistance Can Help Parents Work, Train and Build Their Careers
For parents, finding reliable child care can be an important part of being able to work, pursue training, or look for...
Childcare, Career Pathways and Workforce Trends: Explore Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends,...
Dr. María Franco Cortes Shares Workforce Resources for Parents Returning to Work
As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or...
Who’s Hiring Looks at the Changing Face of Manufacturing at SEG Solar
Manufacturing supports roughly a quarter-million jobs across the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s 13-county region, and...
What’s Inside Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends,...
Explore Workforce News and Opportunities in Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends,...
From the Assembly Line to Skilled Manufacturing: How Daikin Trains Employees for Career Growth
What does it take to start a career at one of the world's largest HVAC manufacturers? According to Daikin Texas...
How Child Care Support Can Help Employers Attract and Retain Talent
Hiring and retaining qualified employees remains one of the biggest challenges for many employers. While wages,...