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Adult Education and Literacy Offers More Than a GED or ESL Classes
Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs can help adults build skills for work, education and everyday life. But as Danielle Knots, manager of career pathways at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, explained on the Workforce Solutions podcast, AEL has grown far beyond...
Meet Sineria Ordonez: Turning Knowledge Into Opportunity
For Sineria Ordonez, giving back starts with sharing knowledge. Her career has taken her from education nonprofits to the financial industry, but her focus on helping families and communities move forward has remained constant. Ordonez is a senior manager within the...
What Employers Can Learn From Businesses Hiring Talent With Disabilities
Finding qualified talent is only part of the hiring process. Employers also need effective ways to identify skills, understand a candidate’s capabilities and build workplaces where employees can succeed. The 2026 TWC-VRS NDEAM Business Symposium, hosted by Texas...
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Building What Matters: Where the Manufacturing Jobs Are
Manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of the regional economy, producing everything from industrial equipment and machinery to consumer goods and advanced technologies. As manufacturers invest in automation, innovation, and production capacity, they continue to...
Houston Employers Added 16,800 Jobs in May, but Growth Remains Uneven
Houston-area employers added 16,800 jobs in May, exceeding the region’s historical average for the month and marking a stronger result after a slower start to the year. The increase surpassed Houston’s long-term May average of 12,600 jobs and was substantially...
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How to Navigate WorkInTexas.com for a More Effective Job Search
Online job boards can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure how to make them work in your favor. WorkInTexas.com is more than just a place to...
Free Career Resources in Houston You Didn’t Know Existed
Searching for a job or planning your next career move can come with a lot of questions. Where do you start? What opportunities are out there? What skills do...
Do You Know How to Recognize a Job Scam?
The increase of employment websites and job offers posted online came with a lot of benefits, such as access to a large amount of customized job...
The Power of Customization: Maximizing On-the-Job Training
Every role in the workplace demands a unique set of skills. The capabilities needed for success in customer service, IT support, sales, or field operations...
On-the-Job Training (OJT) for the Production Industry: Bridging the Skills Gap
The manufacturing and production industry is still grappling with significant labor shortages. According to the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Survey of Plant...
35 Years of the ADA: Expanding Access and Opportunity in the Workplace
July marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability...
Maximizing Your Company’s Presence at a Job Fair: A Quick Guide
Participating in a job fair can be a powerful opportunity to connect with potential candidates, promote your brand, and strengthen recruitment efforts. To...
78% of Companies Use AI — But Most Lack Basic Legal Protections
As generative artificial intelligence transforms hiring and workplace practices, employers across the Gulf Coast are facing a growing list of legal and...
