If you’ve ever felt stuck in your job search or unsure how to afford training for a better career, you’re not alone, and you’re not without support. In the Your Career, Your Choice episode, powered by Workforce Solutions, host Caitlin Espinosa explores the tools that are helping thousands of Texans take charge of their futures. From personalized coaching to scholarships for training, Workforce Solutions is offering more than just job listings, they’re providing guidance and real opportunities.
Online platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn have made job hunting easier, but often come with limitations. “Well, you know, a lot of these websites that are free can only get you so far. And then you gotta start paying the premium prices,” said Richard Prather, career education specialist with Workforce Solutions. That’s why MyTXCareer.com was created, to give Texans a free, powerful alternative that not only connects users to thousands of jobs but also offers personal support from trained professionals.
“With us, you can actually go make a phone call and call, talk to an employment counselor. Or you can actually go into one of our many Workforce Solutions offices where you can actually sit down with an employment counselor and go over the application you just filled out and get more information about the positions you’re looking for,” Prather explained. This one-on-one support is part of what makes Workforce Solutions different from commercial job sites.
Jessica Escobar, a career advisor at Workforce Solutions, calls this approach “strength-based coaching.” She explained, “We first want to know everything about this job candidate, not only of their career goals, but also what kind of lifestyle they wanna live and what kind of work life balance they wanna have.” By understanding a person’s strengths, skills, and goals, Workforce Solutions helps create individualized plans to guide people toward sustainable, fulfilling careers. Their services include:
- Personalized career coaching focused on your strengths and goals
- Assistance updating and organizing your résumé
- Interview preparation and skills building
- Connections to community colleges like Houston Community College for affordable training
- Help accessing scholarships and financial aid for education and certifications
Whether it’s navigating online tools, connecting with community colleges like HCC, or understanding pre-employment assessments, Workforce Solutions is there to help. As Brandi Harlow from South Post Oak Recycling shared, “Oftentimes, people refer to them as tests, but they’re actually assessments.” These tools, she explained, help identify a person’s true strengths and better job fits. In a world where many people are overwhelmed or unaware of the help available.
It’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding the right job, building confidence, and gaining the tools to grow over the long term. Visit https://workforcesolutionsnews.com/ or drop by one of the Workforce Solutions locations across the Houston-Galveston region for more information about job fairs, training opportunities, and other resources.
