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Meet Mike Webster: From Workforce Development to the Classroom
Mike Webster has spent much of his career working at the intersection of education and workforce development. As president of Houston City College Southwest, he brings 10 years of experience at HCC, along with a long history with HISD and workforce development. He...
Crystal Perez Builds Workplace Experience Through Summer Earn and Learn
Crystal Perez has found a worksite where she can contribute, learn, and take on tasks that match her abilities through Workforce Solutions’ Summer Earn and Learn program. Crystal, who is blind, is working at the Cleveland Senior Citizens Organization this summer. For...
What Young Workers Can Bring to Your Business
Hiring a young worker can give employers the opportunity to develop talent from the start. For Flower, who works at Natural Pawz in The Woodlands, that is one of the main reasons she sees value in hiring people ages 16 to 24. Flower has been hiring employees since she...
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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...
Workforce Solutions Highlights Apprenticeship Pathways on ABC13’s Who’s Hiring
As part of its Who's Hiring partnership with ABC13, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast highlighted how apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs are preparing the region's workforce for in-demand careers in the skilled trades Executive Director Juliet Stipeche...
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From the Assembly Line to Skilled Manufacturing: How Daikin Trains Employees for Career Growth
What does it take to start a career at one of the world's largest HVAC manufacturers? According to Daikin Texas Technology Park, the answer isn't previous...
How Child Care Support Can Help Employers Attract and Retain Talent
Hiring and retaining qualified employees remains one of the biggest challenges for many employers. While wages, benefits, and career advancement often receive...
Your Monthly Workforce Update Is Here: Newsletter Issue 9
Looking for the latest workforce news, hiring events, career resources, and success stories from across the Gulf Coast region? Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast...
From Military Service to Civilian Success: Translating Skills for the Workforce
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can feel overwhelming. Many veterans have years of leadership, technical, and operational experience,...
Learn How Digital Literacy Programs Help Job Seekers Build Skills for Today’s Workforce
For many job seekers, the biggest barrier to employment isn’t a lack of experience — it’s keeping up with how the workplace has changed. From online...
No Experience? No Problem: Short-Term Training Programs Open Doors to Houston Healthcare Careers
Houston is widely known as the energy capital of the world, but a visit to the Texas Medical Center highlights another major force behind the region’s job...
How Inclusive Hiring Is Opening Doors for Job Seekers With Disabilities
Finding the right job can be challenging for anyone. For people with disabilities, the job search can sometimes come with additional barriers. But more...
Master WorkInTexas 2.0: 5 Smart Hacks Every Jobseeker Needs
Navigating WorkInTexas, the state’s largest job portal can feel overwhelming. Every day, thousands of postings are made throughout Texas, making it simple to...
AI Is Changing Jobs in the Gulf Coast—Here’s What Smart Job Seekers Need to Know
From resume writing to interview prep to daily productivity on the job, AI tools are quickly becoming part of the modern workplace. At Gulf Coast Workforce...
