Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22, 2018 . It is a moment in time that we designate to appreciate the beauty of our natural environment and address the issues that threaten it.This year’s Earth Day will be focused on ending plastic pollution. Our environment is inundated with plastic objects that we use once and discard. Single-use plastic and the increasing surge of water stored in disposable plastic are becoming a growing global problem. However, there are clean air activities all around us to encourage participation and awareness of the various threats to our environment. Continue reading ‘Happy Earth Day!’
Happy Earth Day!
Published April 15, 2018 awareness , Employment Leave a CommentTags: earth, environment, green, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Workforce Solutions
Where are the Jobs?
Published April 9, 2018 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: career, exploration, future, Gulf Coast, high growth, High Skill, Houston jobs, occupations, projected, region, Workforce Solutions
If you are looking for employment, you may have asked yourself “Just where are all the jobs in the Gulf Coast region?” That is an interesting question, and one that can be answered based upon what your skills, education and experience are, as well as what the local labor market looks like. Continue reading ‘Where are the Jobs?’
The Truth within a Fool’s Tale
Published April 2, 2018 Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, personal, research, Workforce Solutions
As history tells it, around 1426 in the Villa of LaLani Italy, there was a head nun, Sister Mary-Clarence, who decided to get back at Pope James of Toth VII because he fell asleep during the most important speech of her life. Sister Mary-Clarence wasn’t upset that he fell asleep, but was outraged at the raucous he caused when he let out a belch and the whole congregation laughed. Continue reading ‘The Truth within a Fool’s Tale’
Spring into Action
Published March 26, 2018 accessibility , Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: career, choose work, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Social Security, Ticket to Work, work, Workforce Solutions
Spring is my favorite time of year because there are signs all around that illustrate new beginnings. The phrase “new beginnings” sounds redundant, but really is not because life often gives us the opportunity to begin again from where we were previously. Flowers that died over the winter begin blooming again, grass that turned brown is turning green again, leaves that fell last autumn are showing up again, and the Houston Astros will win the World Series…again! Continue reading ‘Spring into Action’
Getting to Know Two Lads
Published March 19, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: growth, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, impression, personality, skills, Workforce Solutions
With St. Patrick’s Day just passing, I recall teaching English with foreigners from other English-speaking countries (England, Canada, Australia, South Africa, etc.) in South Korea. Among the diverse crowd I met, I found Irish lads and lassies very interesting. The two Irishmen who made a strong impression on me were named John and Cathal (it was pronounced “Kah Hull,” but I American-ized it as Carl). As contriving as it may sound, these two were almost complete opposites. One of them was an optimist and the other was a realist. One made great first impressions and the other left negative lasting impressions. Everyone loved one and hated the other (I didn’t hate him, I actually appreciated his honesty). Continue reading ‘Getting to Know Two Lads’
The Clown that Could
Published March 12, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, practice, ready, rodeo, Workforce Solutions
It’s March. We have pleasant weather and we’re looking forward to turkey legs and funnel cake! Howdy, ya’ll, it’s rodeo time! Continue reading ‘The Clown that Could’
Breaking this Frozen Fourth Wall
Published March 5, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: career, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, opportunity, planning, Workforce Solutions
As I write this blog, Workforce Solutions is closed today and tomorrow (1/16-1/17/18) because the roads are frozen all over our 13-county region and our board values the safety of our staff at our 24 career office locations. I am totally grateful for this opportunity to #netflixandchill; but now that I have exhausted the endless movie and TV options offered on multiple streaming sites, I would like to try to demonstrate something I observed. In movies like “Deadpool,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “Annie Hall,” the main character will break the fourth wall, or cross the line between themselves and the audience. Usually this can be seen in several ways such as talking directly to the audience or recognizing themselves as a character. As you read along, I will talk to you directly, relate this cold event to job searching, and explain how Workforce Solutions can help you meet your career goals. Continue reading ‘Breaking this Frozen Fourth Wall’
