Largest month-to-month increase reported across multiple industry sectors Attention Reporters, producers, and assignment editors: We have been notified that a person claiming to be with Workforce Solutions has been contacting customers in our area. More information on this alleged job scam can be found below. Houston-area employers added 19,900 new jobs last month, the largest March increase since the Coronavirus pandemic began excluding 2021’s early rebound, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. […]
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2023 Off To A Strong Start As Job Opportunities Tick Upward
February ushered in a rise in non-farm employment as jobs increased by 29,200 jobs over January, as reported today by Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast. Prior to the pandemic, the typical jobs added in February averaged 18,500 indicating that this year’s gains are substantially above the long-term average; however, Parker Harvey, manager of Economic Analysis for the agency, advises to view the not-seasonally-adjusted topline number with caution due to lingering holiday trends. The primary drivers of […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts Workshop For Job-Hunters
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a special workshop for job hunters — “Job-Readiness Toolkit” — on Tuesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Workforce Solutions’ Regional Facilitator Joshua Allmon will provide helpful tips for job hunters who would like to sharpen their job-hunting skills. Those attending this workshop will learn how to communicate more effectively by improving […]
Teachers, Staff Returning To Work Provide Boost To A Lackluster September Jobs Report
The Houston area added nearly 15,000 jobs in September boosted primarily by hiring in the Government sector, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. The 19,400 returning schoolteachers, administrators and support staff, which make up the bulk of the Government employment sector, offset job losses in Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-7,200), and in Construction (-3,000). “This month’s report is very seasonally-driven,” said Workforce Solutions economist Parker Harvey. “We traditionally see an uptick in […]
Teachers, Staff Returning To Work Provide Boost To A Lackluster September Jobs Report
The Houston area added nearly 15,000 jobs in September boosted primarily by hiring in the Government sector, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. The 19,400 returning schoolteachers, administrators and support staff, which make up the bulk of the Government employment sector, offset job losses in Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-7,200), and in Construction (-3,000). “This month’s report is very seasonally-driven,” said Workforce Solutions economist Parker Harvey. “We traditionally see an uptick in […]
TWC Continues Support for Expansion of Quality Child Care Providers in Texas
Additional funds will provide opportunities to increase the number of child care providers and support participation in Texas Rising Star Last week, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved $627.5 million in funding to support the addition and expansion of child care providers statewide, as well as assist TWC’s Child Care Services (CCS) providers as they transition to the new requirement to participate in TWC’s quality-rating improvement system, Texas Rising Star. The new funding supports four major efforts: increasing […]
Workforce Commission Recognizes Six Scholars for Adult Education and Literacy
Award highlights achievements during Texas Adult Education and Family Literacy Week The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is pleased to recognize six individuals who acquired skills through TWC’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program as Scholars of the Year during the AEL Fall Institute. Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 18-24, 2022, as Texas Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. During this week of recognition, the workforce award for TWC customers highlights the academic work of these scholars and the agency’s commitment […]
July Hiring Exceeds Expectations
Big gains seen in oil and gas-related sectors Houston-area employers added a mere 900 jobs in July, which in a month that typically sees losses of 16,000 each year, made it only the second time gains have occurred in this month since records began, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. The not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for July was unchanged from June’s 4.8 percent. “Typically, in July we see a decrease in employment largely driven by […]
Summer’s Approach Leads to Big Boost in May Hiring
(HOUSTON) Restaurants, Bars and Entertainment venues expanded their workforces in May, adding 13,100 people to their payrolls last month as Houston hiring continues to heat up. Overall, the region added 31,000 jobs – resulting in three of the last four months posting job growth in excess of 30,000 (not-seasonally-adjusted), according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. April’s Total Nonfarm employment was also revised upward by 1,200 mainly driven by an additional 1,400 new […]
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Transferring to Workforce Solutions Office in Conroe
WHAT: Notification of Address Change for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office WHO: Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Staff in Conroe WHEN: *Effective as of June 21, 2022 From: 1151 N Loop 336 E, Suite E Conroe, Texas 77301 To: 2218 Interstate 45 N Conroe, Texas 77301 Twelve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services staff from the Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services offices in Conroe will move into a co-located space at a Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast office in Conroe as […]