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How Texas Strengthens Child Care Support Through Program Integrity
Access to reliable child care is an important part of helping families work, train, and build financial stability. In Texas, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) system uses multiple layers of oversight to help ensure child care assistance reaches eligible...
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...
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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...
Building a Career Through Skilled Trades: How Apprenticeships Are Creating Opportunities for Future Electricians
Skilled trades continue to offer some of the most accessible pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. For individuals interested in hands-on work, problem-solving, and long-term career growth, occupations such as electrical work provide opportunities to earn...
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AI Is Changing Jobs in the Gulf Coast—Here’s What Smart Job Seekers Need to Know
From resume writing to interview prep to daily productivity on the job, AI tools are quickly becoming part of the modern workplace. At Gulf Coast Workforce...
Remote Jobs in Houston Are Still Hiring in 2026 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Remote work isn’t gone; it’s evolving. And for job seekers in the Houston area, that evolution still brings real opportunity. During an interview with...
Resume Hacks: How to Get Past ATS and Impress Hiring Managers
Landing your dream job starts with a resume that works for both technology and humans. In today’s competitive job market, having a polished, well-structured...
The Future of Work Requires AI Fluency. Is Your Company Prepared?
Generative AI is already reshaping how work gets done across industries, from designing custom components in manufacturing to automating recruiting tasks in...
Gulf Coast Workforce Board Newsletter Issue 1
Welcome to the first issue of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s newsletter—a new way to connect, inform, and inspire our region’s workforce. As we serve 13...
Debt-Free Paths 101: Build First, Borrow Later
If you think college is the only way to get experience, you might be missing out on some cool chances to learn and earn money at the same time! The Hire Gulf...
Strengthening Retention Through Recognition: How to Build a Meaningful Employee Rewards Program
In the competitive Gulf Coast labor market, prioritizing employee recognition gives companies a clear edge, two out of three employees will leave if they...
Student Debt 101: Start Your Future Without Debt Through Workforce Solutions
Are you between the ages of 14 and 24 and thinking about your future job or education? The Hire Gulf Coast Youth (HGCY) program could be a great way to begin....
Debunking Myths About Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions offers Gulf Coast employers valuable, no-cost services to help businesses grow and they offer free...
