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Should You Learn AI? A Regional Economist Says Yes
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people work, but for workers trying to figure out what that means for their careers, one piece of advice from Gulf Coast Workforce Board Regional Economist Parker Harvey is straightforward: start learning how to use...
Child Care Assistance Can Give Parents More Room to Move Forward
A parent may have a job they want to take, a class they want to attend or a career change they are ready to make. But before any of those plans can happen, they may need to figure out one thing: who will care for their children? For eligible families, Workforce...
Shana Thomas Gains Confidence Through Her Summer at Natural Pawz
For Shana Thomas, her summer at Natural Pawz has been a chance to gain workplace experience, learn new skills, and become more comfortable in a new environment. Through Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work Experience program, Shana,...
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Houston’s July Job Numbers Show Seasonal Shift, Continued Annual Growth
Houston’s labor market recorded a 25,000-job decline in July, according to the July Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast report. The monthly decline followed two months of stronger hiring, but the report points to a specific seasonal factor behind most of the change:...
A Practical Look at Registered Apprenticeship for Gulf Coast Employers
Employers, human resources professionals and workforce leaders gathered on August 7 for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s first Registered Apprenticeship Learning Forum for Employers, focused on how businesses can build and sustain Registered Apprenticeship Programs....
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Vocational Rehabilitation: Turning Employment Goals into Career Opportunities
Finding the right career path can come with added challenges for people with disabilities, but the right resources, accommodations and support can help turn...
Quality Child Care: More Than a Place to Go While Parents Work
Affordable child care can make it possible for parents to work or attend school, but having a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow is just as...
Quality Child Care Starts With the People Providing It
For parents, finding child care is about more than having somewhere for their children to spend the day. They want to know their children are safe, cared for,...
Earn While You Learn: Galveston College and Gulf Copper Build a New Pathway Into Shipbuilding Careers
A new apprenticeship program is bringing together Galveston College and Gulf Copper Davie to prepare students for careers in shipbuilding while giving them...
From Skilled Trades to Houston’s Job Market: Explore Workforce Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming...
From Welding to IT, Gulf Copper Offers Veterans a Range of Career Paths
For veterans leaving military service, finding a civilian career that fits their experience can sometimes mean looking beyond job titles that closely match...
Early Childhood Education and the Importance of Qualified Educators
Children begin learning from the moment they are born. As they grow, the people teaching and caring for them play an important role in shaping how they...
When Child Care Becomes Part of a Career Plan
For many working parents, child care is not something they can treat as a separate concern from their job. Having a dependable place for their children to go...
New Workforce Programs, Career Opportunities and Regional Updates in Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming...
