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September Job Fairs and Career Events to Check Out Across Texas
September brings several opportunities for Texans looking for work, exploring career options, or preparing for their next job. From healthcare and energy hiring events to youth career fairs and resume workshops, these free events can help job seekers connect with...
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 can determine whether they can make it to work, take an additional shift, attend school or complete job...
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 opportunities for job seekers, employers, and families across the Gulf Coast region. Issue 9 features a closer...
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Houston’s Job Growth Is Expected to Broaden in 2026
Houston’s labor market has picked up pace in recent months, with employers adding 14,400 jobs in June and approximately 24,000 jobs during the first half of 2026. Now, a 2026 employment forecast offers a look at what could come next. According to Workforce Solutions’...
Houston’s Updated Employment Forecast Points to Continued Job Growth in Key Industries
Houston employers are expected to add approximately 30,000 jobs by the end of 2026, according to Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast's updated employment forecast. In a recent discussion, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Executive Director Juliet Stipeche and Economist...
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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...
Who’s Hiring Looks at the Changing Face of Manufacturing at SEG Solar
Manufacturing supports roughly a quarter-million jobs across the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s 13-county region, and the work itself is changing as automation,...
What’s Inside Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming...
Discover What’s New in Workforce Solutions Newsletter Issue 8
Want to stay updated on workforce news, hiring events, career resources, training opportunities, and community programs across the Gulf Coast region?...
Shaping the Future: Why Early Childhood Education Matters
The first years of a child's life lay the foundation for future learning, communication, and personal development. From recognizing familiar faces to learning...
New Podcast Episode Explores Economic Mobility and Career Pathways
What does it take to build long-term financial stability in today's economy? Episode 5 of the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast podcast takes a closer look at...
From Classroom to Career: Education Pathways Supporting Houston Schools
Preparing students for success after graduation requires more than classroom instruction. Across the Houston region, education pathways are helping bridge the...
Discover What’s New in Workforce Solutions Newsletter Issue 8
Want to stay updated on workforce news, hiring events, career resources, training opportunities, and community programs across the Gulf Coast region?...
A New Spanish Podcast Episode Connects the Community to Career Resources
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast invites the community to tune in to a newly released Spanish-language podcast episode featuring Dr. María Franco, who shares...
