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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, high-quality learning environment for their children. The Texas Rising Star program helps childcare providers work toward higher standards while giving...
Building Skills Through Summer Work: SEAL Students Visit Mission of Yahweh
This summer, students with disabilities participating in the Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program gained valuable workplace experience through paid work opportunities with local employers. One of those worksites was Mission of Yahweh, which welcomed multiple SEAL...
Fueling Futures: Connect With Energy and Utilities Employers at Sept. 17 Job Fair
The energy and utilities industry offers career opportunities in areas ranging from electric power and renewable energy to engineering, field operations, and water and wastewater services. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is bringing employers from these fields together...
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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...
Preparing the Next Generation of Early Childhood Educators
High-quality early childhood education begins with dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and succeed. As demand for qualified child care providers and early childhood educators continues to grow, colleges and universities...
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No Experience? No Problem: Short-Term Training Programs Open Doors to Houston Healthcare Careers
Houston is widely known as the energy capital of the world, but a visit to the Texas Medical Center highlights another major force behind the region’s job...
How Inclusive Hiring Is Opening Doors for Job Seekers With Disabilities
Finding the right job can be challenging for anyone. For people with disabilities, the job search can sometimes come with additional barriers. But more...
Master WorkInTexas 2.0: 5 Smart Hacks Every Jobseeker Needs
Navigating WorkInTexas, the state’s largest job portal can feel overwhelming. Every day, thousands of postings are made throughout Texas, making it simple 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...
Smart Hiring Solutions: Scaling Success with On-the-Job Training
Managing a large workforce comes with big challenges, hiring, training, and keeping skilled employees. In Houston’s fast-changing business environment,...
Make the Most of Job Fairs: Smart Follow-Up Tips
Packing up after a job fair doesn’t mean the work is done, it’s just beginning. How you follow up with candidates can strengthen your talent pool and protect...
Money for School? Build Your Future Before You Borrow
Debt means owing money, and it can cause trouble if you’re not careful. If your credit score (like a money report card) is low, things like insurance can cost...
Hiring in the Gulf Coast? Here’s How to Win at Job Fairs
The Gulf Coast region is rich with skilled professionals across a wide range of industries. One of the most effective ways to connect with this local talent...
The First Job Advantage 101: Work Early, Owe Less
Starting your work journey while you’re still in school can really help you in the future. Doing things like part-time jobs, internships, and meeting people...
