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February 2024 ι VOLUME 15 ι ISSUE 2
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In 2023 Texas Labor Market saw unprecedented growth! Click here for details.
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The next board meeting for Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas will be held Wednesday April 10, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Go to setworks.org for details.
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Southeast Texas Workforce Excellence: A Month of Recognition and Opportunity
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation issued a proclamation, "Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Month", in recognition of workforce collaboration and partnership expansion. The one-month initiative, from February 1st to March 7th, will showcase initiatives that focus on local workforce opportunities, career pathways, and promote self-sufficiency through employment opportunities.

Workforce development is composed of essential components including educational partners, employers, and training providers, all collaborating to cultivate a talent pipeline in workforce development. Recognized in the proclamation of Workforce Month, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas hosted its 10th annual Youth Career Expo, a significant event that reached over 3,000 local high school students from 39 schools. The Youth Expo featured 142 exhibitors from diverse industry sectors such as education, business, construction, manufacturing, law enforcement, healthcare, and STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

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Southeast Texas Works! Podcast Update

February's podcast release features a hot topic for Southeast Texas, the creation of world-class downtown attractions in Beaumont, Texas. Kenneth Williams, city manager, shares the vision of several innovative projects designed to continue the revitalization of downtown Beaumont including a riverwalk, hotel/convention center, and food truck park. Learn about collaborative efforts the city leaders utilize to address workforce challenges for current and future manpower needs. Hear Williams explain his daily responsibilities in the running of a city and what activities he engages in for exercise and well-being.

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Workforce Connects: "Connecting Classrooms with Careers - The Teacher Externship Experience"

The Teacher Externship program is a transformative initiative connecting educators with local employers to enhance their understanding of industry trends and needs. Designed to immerse educators in authentic work environments, this program aims to empower them to develop curriculum content that guides students toward in-demand local careers with long-term growth opportunities, equipping them for successful futures.

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Take Note - Registration is now Open! Texas Conference for Employers Update

Registration for the Texas Conference for Employers is now open! Whether you're a small business owner, HR manager, payroll manager, or involved in hiring and employee management, this conference is tailored for you. The Texas Conference for Employers session for Beaumont will be held on Friday April 19th at Holiday Inn on Walden Road.

These in-person events across different cities in the state offer networking opportunities with fellow business owners and access to experts providing actionable insights on various small business topics. To register please visit here.

For more information on the Texas Conference for Employers please contact 512-463-6389.

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*Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)/Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics

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