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Future-Proofing Your Workforce with Registered Apprenticeships
In today’s fast-changing job market, employers across all industries are facing a common challenge: finding and developing skilled talent that can evolve with the demands of the business. One proven solution gaining momentum across Texas and beyond is the Registered...
Rising Costs: How Houston Employers Can Support Employee Financial Wellbeing
Living expenses, health care costs, and education expenses continue to climb year after year, creating new challenges for both employees and employers. While Houston’s cost of living remains slightly lower than the national average, that margin is narrowing. Rising...
Preparing for Success: Employer Checklist for Job Fairs
Job fairs are an excellent opportunity for employers to meet a wide range of local candidates in one place. But seeing results from a job fair doesn’t happen by chance, it requires preparation and strategy. To help you maximize your investment, here’s a step-by-step...
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Find Your Next Opportunity in Skilled Trades at This Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Job Fair
Whether you’re an experienced technician seeking your next role or a recent technical school graduate aiming to break into the trades, this hiring event offers a gateway to rewarding careers that keep Houston running. At the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast...
Future Forward: Youth Career & Connections Day Set for July 11 in Houston
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast invites young job seekers to Future Forward: Youth Career & Connections Day, an in-person event dedicated to connecting youth ages 16–24 with real career opportunities, resources, and inspiration. Event Details Location: Fallbrook...
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On-the-Job Training: A Key to Retaining Talent and Reducing Turnover Costs
1 in 3 workers are considering switching jobs in the next six months. Basically, 80% of workers were finding meaning in their work, 35% of them were...
AI and Robotics Are Reshaping Houston-Galveston Workplaces
The rise of advanced language models (ALMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s BERT is reshaping how businesses function across the Houston-Galveston region....
78% of Companies Use AI — But Most Lack Basic Legal Protections
As generative artificial intelligence transforms hiring and workplace practices, employers across the Gulf Coast are facing a growing list of legal and...
Why Houston-Area Employers Shouldn’t Overlook Job Fairs
For employers across the Houston-Galveston region, job fairs offer more than just a chance to hand out brochures, they’re a direct line to a wide and diverse...
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...
Why Succession Strategy Matters
In Houston and the Gulf Coast, small- and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) fuel over 40% of the economy across key industries like energy, healthcare,...
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...
Bridging The Generative AI Skills Gap For Modern Workforces
Generative AI is becoming essential across industries, with uses extending beyond content creation to manufacturing, energy, and HR tasks like part design,...
