Workforce Solutions Houston-Galveston

Workforce Solutions Houston-Galveston Workforce Solutions provides comprehensive human resource services for businesses and residents of the 13-county Houston-Galveston Gulf Coast region.

Workforce Solutions helps employers solve workforce-related business problems and area residents build careers, so that both can better compete in the changing worldwide economy. Our Employer Service Division provides personalized service to help employers find qualified applicants for their jobs, build the skills and expertise of their new and current employees, and address human resource needs.

We operate multiple community-based career offices in 13 Texas Gulf Coast counties to help residents get a job, keep a job or get a better job – offering placement, career counseling and financial aid services. We partner with the region’s businesses, educational institutions, civic organizations and community leaders to find solutions to current and future labor needs of industries that are vital to the region and its economy. As part of the statewide Texas Workforce Solutions network, we partner with the Texas Workforce Commission and other workforce boards in the largest job-matching database in the state--WorkInTexas.com. Workforce Solutions is funded by state and federal tax-dollars that are redirected back into the Gulf Coast region. We do not charge for our services. In 2010, Workforce Solutions provided

Employment services to 439,551 individuals
Business services to 37,491 employers
Outplacement services to 78 employers that had to downsize or close their businesses
Outplacement services to 9,095 workers who lost their jobs
Financial aid totaling $140 million for job training, child care assistance and job related support services
Financial aid that benefited a daily average of 31,000 children

Plan and Balance: The Key to a Great Thanksgiving http://wp.me/po0PS-1tC
11/25/2014

Plan and Balance: The Key to a Great Thanksgiving http://wp.me/po0PS-1tC

Last Thanksgiving I went to my Mom’s house and ate dinner. As mothers often do, she made sure that I eat enough to be more than full. After that, out of consideration for other family members, I travelled to my sister’s home and started Thanksgiving #2. Finally, I went to my friend’s house and ended the day eating and drinking even more while enjoying everyone’s company. [ 403 more words. ]

Giving Thanks…for a Disability? http://wp.me/po0PS-1tx
11/18/2014

Giving Thanks…for a Disability? http://wp.me/po0PS-1tx

During the holidays, many people take time to reflect and give thanks. I am one of those people, and something I’m thankful for is my disability. Over the years, a majority of folks I know have wondered how I can be thankful for my disability. Now don’t get me wrong – if there was a cure, I’d be interested to learn about it, but the truth is that I AM thankful for my disability, and not just because I always get a good parking space. [ 478 more words. ]

Veteran’s Day 2014 http://wp.me/po0PS-1ts
11/10/2014

Veteran’s Day 2014 http://wp.me/po0PS-1ts

On November 11th, Veteran’s Day, we commemorate the service of past and present military men and women. To honor their sacrifices, many communities hold parades and some businesses offer special discounts. In addition, veterans who are looking for work can attend job fairs specifically designed to help veterans transition their military experience into the civilian world. Here are three job fairs for veterans to pay attention to and attend: [ 211 more words. ]

Let your Light-Saber Shine http://wp.me/po0PS-1tc
11/04/2014

Let your Light-Saber Shine http://wp.me/po0PS-1tc

Tips for a Successful Job Search I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars films. Now, I admit that even the thought of this topic for a blog makes me seem like a nerd, and that’s perfectly fine with me. I am cool and confident enough to accept the title of “nerd.” You might be wondering what connection Star Wars could possibly have to job searching? [ 391 more words. ]

Scary Good Job Searching Tips http://wp.me/po0PS-1te
10/28/2014

Scary Good Job Searching Tips http://wp.me/po0PS-1te

It’s that time of year again when “strangely” dressed youngsters knock on doors in hopes of getting candy or “treasure.” Whether you agree with the Halloween tradition or not, there are lessons that can be learned from trick-or-treaters. [ 399 more words. ]

Moving Forward, Looking Back http://wp.me/po0PS-1tq
10/21/2014

Moving Forward, Looking Back http://wp.me/po0PS-1tq

The Navigators are a three person regional team covering 13 counties and 24 Workforce Solutions Centers that were created to provide staff training, assist employers and serve as a resource for and about persons with disabilities whose goal is finding quality employment. [ 415 more words. ]

Who Cares about NDEAM? http://wp.me/po0PS-1tk
10/14/2014

Who Cares about NDEAM? http://wp.me/po0PS-1tk

NDEAM stands for National Disability Employment Awareness month. Held each October, NDEAM is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. The theme for 2014 is Expect. Employ. Empower. [ 398 more words. ]

Turning a Temporary Assignment into a Permanent Job http://wp.me/po0PS-1t4
10/07/2014

Turning a Temporary Assignment into a Permanent Job http://wp.me/po0PS-1t4

“It takes a job to get a job.” This is an old adage with truth behind it. Joyce Russell, President of Adecco Staffing US, has said that now is a great time to take on a temporary position, and many hiring agencies are in agreement. [ 378 more words. ]

ATS-Best Practices for Employers and Hiring Managers http://wp.me/po0PS-1sj
09/30/2014

ATS-Best Practices for Employers and Hiring Managers http://wp.me/po0PS-1sj

We are currently operating in an employer’s market. There are more well-qualified applicants applying for positions than there are great paying positions available. As a human resources professional, that means you have your pick of who you want to choose to fill any given position! On the down side, that means you may have to sort through a lot of applications and resumes in order to find candidates that fill your needs. [ 479 more words. ]

Successful Interviewing http://wp.me/po0PS-1sg
09/23/2014

Successful Interviewing http://wp.me/po0PS-1sg

Identifying Employer Wants and Needs Congratulations, job seeker! You attended several resume seminars and had your resume proofed by eight different counselors that were all in agreement; you are a genius with a targeted resume for every occasion. Your confidence is at an all-time high as requests for interviews explode. You gave the employer what they needed to determine you deserved an interview. [ 445 more words. ]

More Electronic-Organized Job Search http://wp.me/po0PS-1sl
09/16/2014

More Electronic-Organized Job Search http://wp.me/po0PS-1sl

In a previous blog, E-Organized Job Search, I mentioned using Windows Explorer as an effective document management tool to aid in electronically organizing your job search. Today, I want to show a few more organization tools to use. [ 607 more words. ]

Get It Covered http://wp.me/po0PS-1se
09/09/2014

Get It Covered http://wp.me/po0PS-1se

I find that when it comes to reading cover letters there are two types of people; those who read every detail and those who completely ignore them and go straight to the resume. So, what’s a job seeker to do? The key is to write as if they will read it, but don’t count on it. Here are some tips on how to increase the chances of having cover letters read. [ 502 more words. ]

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