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Veterans Get a Head Start in the Trades at Hiring Red, White & You!
Veterans looking for their next career can meet employers face to face at Hiring Red, White & You! on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Reliant Center in Houston. For veterans interested in the skilled trades, some employers and training partners at the event offer a way to...
Workforce Solutions Heads to the Build Freedom Summit in Galveston
Next week, Galveston hosts a national conference on who will fill the jobs behind American manufacturing and defense, and Workforce Solutions will be part of it in three ways. At the Build Freedom Summit, Oct. 20–21, Workforce Solutions team members will present a...
White Cane Safety Day: Building More Accessible Communities and Workplaces
Observed each year on October 15, White Cane Safety Day recognizes the independence of people who are blind or have low vision and raises awareness about safe, accessible travel. The day is also an opportunity to consider how accessibility affects people beyond public...
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Workplace Accommodations May Be Simpler Than Employers Think
In a recent episode of the Workforce Solutions podcast, Juliet Stipeche, executive director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, spoke with Fernando Rivera Jr. of the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Program about workplace accommodations and common...
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:...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
Apply Now: Child Care Assistance Can Help Parents Work, Train and Build Their Careers
For parents, finding reliable child care can be an important part of being able to work, pursue training, or look for a new job. Workforce Solutions Gulf...
Childcare, Career Pathways and Workforce Trends: Explore Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming...
Dr. María Franco Cortes Shares Workforce Resources for Parents Returning to Work
As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions...
