by Staff Writer | Aug 31, 2026 | Resources
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor 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...
by Staff Writer | Aug 28, 2026 | Opportunities, Upcoming Events
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat makes it easier to find a job, access training, or build a career? What barriers make those opportunities harder to reach? The Houston Economic Mobility Coalition wants to hear directly from residents across Greater Houston. These Community...
by Staff Writer | Aug 24, 2026 | Industry
Reading Time: 3 minutesHouston employers added 14,400 jobs in June, bringing the region’s job gains for the first half of 2026 to approximately 24,000. As hiring continues, several industries stand out in the region’s latest employment forecast. The Workforce...
by Staff Writer | Aug 21, 2026 | Resources
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast offers free employment services to help parents navigate that...
by Staff Writer | Aug 20, 2026 | Resources
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturing supports roughly a quarter-million jobs across the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s 13-county region, and the work itself is changing as automation, robotics, computer-controlled equipment, and other advanced technologies become more...
