“There are many ways to brew coffee.” When preparing for your dream job, you will find a variety of ways to gain the skills necessary, just like there are a variety of ways to brew your morning cup. The services Workforce Solutions offers can provide several of these ways in the form of training for and obtaining these skills. We have partners all over the 13-county Gulf Coast region who strive to make sure their customers (or students) reach their educational goals. Continue reading ‘Higher Education vs. Apprenticeships’
Higher Education vs. Apprenticeships
Published August 14, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: apprenticeship, education, experience, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, internships, training, Workforce Solutions
Research Labor Market Information
Published August 7, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: career, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, job, labor, LMI, market, occupation, plan, search, skills, Workforce Solutions
One of the first steps to take in any job search plan is to review labor market information particular to your skills and interests (information on skills evaluation can be found in previous blogs). Labor market is defined as “the supply of available workers in relation to available work.” With labor market information, we can find what training or education is necessary, what is the predicted growth of an industry, the average salary for the occupation, and a host of other information. Continue reading ‘Research Labor Market Information’
Summer Institutes – Exploring College and Career Opportunities
Published August 1, 2017 Employment , Seasonal Leave a Comment
“We are living in a world where what you earn is a function of what you can learn.”
Bill Clinton, January 1994
The decision to continue with a post-secondary education or just making the right career choice can be a very daunting and overwhelming task. The College and Career Institutes, is a collaborative partnership between Project Grad, Workforce Solutions and a consortium of local area colleges that help students explore college and career opportunities. Continue reading ‘Summer Institutes – Exploring College and Career Opportunities’
Benefits of Hiring a Person Experiencing Homelessness
Published July 24, 2017 Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: community, Diversity, experience, Gulf Coast, homelessness, Houston jobs, innovation, Workforce Solutions
Houston’s homeless population is much more than a statistic or number. They have a name, a voice, feelings, and dignity. They are a part of our community, and I solemnly believe it is our obligation to assist people experiencing homelessness. Among all the causes of homelessness, unemployment contributes to a major 35% portion of it. Therefore, I challenge Houston businesses to expand your understanding of the homeless situation in our community. You are the key to helping our community grow. Together, let us explore the benefits of hiring a person experiencing homelessness. Continue reading ‘Benefits of Hiring a Person Experiencing Homelessness’
What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?
Published July 17, 2017 finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: communication, critical, demand, ethic, flexible, Gulf Coast, hard, Houston jobs, Leadership, motivation, positive, skills, soft, team, time, Workforce Solutions
So really… what is all the fuss about? Why is it so important for applicants to have both skills set: Hard and Soft Skills? How much does it really matter in the work place? I am glad you asked! But, let’s start by differentiating between the two skills sets; Hard and Soft Skills. Continue reading ‘What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?’
Who can we Trust?
Published July 10, 2017 Employment ClosedTags: applicant, background, check, classified, clearance, federal, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, security, source, trustworthy, Workforce Solutions
The federal government is on the lookout for good, trustworthy, and reliable citizens who are seeking employment. All federal job applicants are required to pass a general background check before any job offer can be made. This background check should not be taken lightly, because the government is serious about hiring reliable citizens who can be trusted with national security secrets.
Continue reading ‘Who can we Trust?’
Declaring your Independence this Fourth of July
Published July 3, 2017 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: decision, education, financial, growth, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, independence, opportunity, school, skill, Workforce Solutions
The Fourth of July is known as Independence Day. It is the day we celebrate United States of America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. When most think about declaration of Independence, we think about the decisions that we make in order to become self-sufficient in life. Some of those important decisions involve the type of career we choose, the schools we attend or whether to continue our education and training beyond high school. But I want to remind our readers that there are several ways to declare your Independence. Continue reading ‘Declaring your Independence this Fourth of July’
