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Looking to Hire? Connect With Veteran Talent at Hiring Red, White & You!
Employers looking to connect with veterans and military-connected job seekers can take part in the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair on Tuesday, November 3, at Reliant Center in Houston. Hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce...
How Texas Vocational Rehabilitation Helps Employers Hire People With Disabilities
Fernando Rivera describes his job as part HR professional, part hiring manager, and part recruiter. He works as a business consultant for the Texas Workforce Commission’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, and his clients are Texas employers who want to hire...
Hiring Red, White & You! Celebrates 15 Years With Houston Hiring Event
Veterans, transitioning service members and other job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with employers in person when Hiring Red, White & You! returns to Houston for its 15th anniversary. The event will bring employers and job seekers together at Reliant...
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Gulf Coast Partners Join ApprenticeshipTexas Conference
Traci Nolen of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, Diana Nores of College of the Mainland, and Robert Schwagert of Gulf Copper & Davies Defense joined workforce and industry leaders at the Texas Workforce Commission’s 10th Annual ApprenticeshipTexas Conference in...
Houston Adds 44,700 Jobs Over the Year as August Hiring Slows
Houston-area employers added 900 jobs in August, a slower month than the region typically sees at the end of summer. Houston has historically added about 7,400 jobs in August, according to Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest Houston Area Employment Situation....
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What’s New for Gulf Coast Workers and Employers? Newsletter Issue 11
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, employer activity, and upcoming...
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,...
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...
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...
Ready for the Next Mission? Industry Opportunities Await Veterans
For veterans transitioning from military service to civilian careers, the skills developed in the armed forces can open doors to opportunities across a wide...
