July Job Losses Surpass 30,000, But Unemployment Remains Low

by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2025 | Industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmployment in the Houston area fell nearly one percent in July, with total job losses reaching 30,500, according to figures released by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. The decline was largely tied to the end of the academic year, which...

Bytes and Hires: Connecting IT and Professional Careers Across Industries

by Staff Writer | Aug 18, 2025 | Upcoming Events

Reading Time: 2 minutesHouston-area job seekers interested in advancing their careers in information technology and professional fields are invited to attend Bytes and Hires: Connecting IT and Professional Careers Across Industries, hosted by Workforce Solutions Gulf...

Community Job Fair Connects Houston-Area Job Seekers with Employers

by Staff Writer | Aug 14, 2025 | Testimonies, Video

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe World Harvest Outreach Seventh-day Adventist Church partnered with Workforce Solutions in 2023 to host a community job fair, bringing together employers from across the Greater Houston area and providing local residents with direct access to...

5 Reasons Employers Should Invest in On-the-Job Training for New Hires

by Staff Writer | Aug 13, 2025 | For Employers

Reading Time: 2 minutesAttracting and keeping qualified employees is one of the toughest challenges facing Gulf Coast businesses today.  Employers need strategies that build skills while meeting business goals. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a proven,...

35 Years of the ADA: Expanding Access and Opportunity in the Workplace

by Staff Writer | Aug 7, 2025 | Resources

Reading Time: 3 minutesJuly marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability and ensures equal access to employment, education, and public life. Since its passage in...