The Fourth of July is a vibrant time during the summer when families unite to celebrate the birth of a country. And it’s not just any country, but in my opinion the best country in the world: The United States of America! One aspect regarding America’s greatness is its ability to establish policies that support America’s workers. Continue reading ‘A Vibrant Time for your Success’
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A Vibrant Time for your Success
Published July 1, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information , Seasonal ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, labor, market, Workforce Solutions
Labor Day 2018
Published September 3, 2018 Employment , finding employment , Seasonal ClosedTags: errors, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, impression, labor, questions, tips, Workforce Solutions
Labor Day is a yearly celebration of social and economic accomplishments made by America’s workers. The day recognizes the labor force’s great contributions to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Beginning in 1885, local governments began recognizing their efforts by passing city ordinances. However, it was not until June 28, 1894 that Congress officially established the first Monday of every September as Labor Day. To this day, many people challenge who was the founding father of the holiday; I will leave that open for debate. Continue reading ‘Labor Day 2018’
Research Labor Market Information
Published August 7, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: 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’