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Workforce Board News
The Workforce Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. hybrid via zoom and at 510 Park St. Beaumont, TX 77701.
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Orange County Spring Job Fair: Connecting Talent to Opportunity in Southeast Texas |
The Orange Spring Job Fair was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the event brought together over 20 employers
and more than 95 job seekers including 8 veterans. The job fair gave local businesses the opportunity to meet
face-to-face with candidates looking to take the next step in their careers.
Entergy Sabine, Cajun Industries, Patriot Security EOC, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Woodforest
National Bank were just a few of the employers in attendance. Whether they were seeking office staff, or public
service professionals, each organization had similar goals of connecting with local talent and filling critical
workforce gaps.
For employers, it was a chance to strengthen their workforce and show their commitment to hiring locally. Participating
in these job fairs not only help businesses recruit but also plays a vital role in reducing unemployment across Southeast
Texas. By showing up and engaging with the community, employers are helping build a stronger Southeast Texas one hire
at a time.
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Southeast Texas Works Podcast! Continuing the Climb: Lamar State College Orange's Leadership Shift & Future Focus
April's episode of Southeast Texas Works! spotlights a leadership transition at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO). Our guests are Dr.
Thomas Johnson, the outgoing President of LSCO, and Dr. Wendy Elmore, the incoming President who currently serves as Provost and Executive
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Together, they reflected on the college's remarkable progress and discussed what lies
ahead for students, faculty, and industry partners in Southeast Texas.
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Workforce Connects: Hands-On with Healthcare: Macy's CPR Adventure with Acadian Ambulance
In this month's Make Macy Do It segment, Macy stepped into the world of emergency medical services with the team at
Acadian Ambulance and it was anything but your typical day on the job!
Her first challenge was performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on a model patient. With guidance from certified
professionals, Macy learned the proper technique for chest compression, an essential skill that can save lives in critical moments.
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Take Note: Workforce Challenges in Southeast Texas: Retaining Skilled Talent Locally
The Southeast Texas unemployment rate for March 2025 decreased to 4.95 down 0.4% from February 2025, rate of 5.3%.
Industry sector job gains included manufacturing, Leisure and Hospitality, Government, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities.
The total civilian labor force totals 185,432, which includes 176,284 employed workers. In addition, 6,600 job openings from different
industries were available in March.
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas continues to focus on workforce development, career training, and employer partnerships to connect
job seekers with in-demand occupations in Southeast Texas.
Employment estimates released by the Texas Workforce Commission are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau
of Labor Statistics. All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data,
visit texaslmi.com
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Unemployment Rates
*Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)/Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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