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Workforce Board News
The Workforce Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. hybrid via zoom and at 510 Park St. Beaumont, TX 77701.
Visit setworks.org for details.
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McDermott Hiring Event Connects Job Seekers with Career Opportunities |
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas recently partnered with McDermott to host a successful hiring event, drawing nearly 400 job seekers eager to
explore new career opportunities. By the end of the event, more than 150 job offers were extended, filling key positions such as scaffolding helpers,
electricians, CDL drivers, and more.
Hiring events like this provide a direct connection between employers and job seekers, streamlining the hiring process and helping individuals
secure meaningful employment. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is committed to supporting both job seekers and employers by facilitating these
valuable opportunities.
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Southeast Texas Works Podcast! Forging Firefighters at Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology's Fire Academy plays a crucial role in producing the next generation of firefighters through
rigorous training, real-world simulations, and industry certification prep. Firefighting is a demanding yet rewarding career
that requires specialized training, physical endurance, and a deep commitment to public safety. In the March episode of Southeast
Texas Works! podcast, we sat down with John Randall, Coordinator of Fire Protection Technology at the LIT Fire Academy, to discuss
the pathway to become a firefighter and the opportunities available in the field.
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Workforce Connects: Buckner Family & Children Services
We were honored to participate in the March Sharing Solutions meeting, where collaboration and community support took center stage!
A special thank you to our highlighted partner, Buckner Family & Children Services, for hosting and sharing insights into their programs.
From foster care and family support services to senior living, Buckner plays a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of individuals
across all stages of life.
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Take Note: Rapid Response
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas provides Rapid Response services to support employers and workers facing layoffs or
business closures. These services assist dislocated workers, those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their
own, navigate their next steps toward reemployment.
Tailored to the needs of both employers and employees, Rapid Response services are offered at no cost include:
- Guidance on unemployment benefits eligibility and the application process
- Overview of workforce programs and services
- Labor market information to explore new career opportunities
- Department of Labor insights on healthcare coverage, 401(k) and other saving plans.
Employers facing layoffs or closures can schedule a Rapid Response orientation to help affected employees prepare for their next steps.
For more information or to schedule a session, contact Alexis Miller at [email protected].
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Unemployment Rates
*Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)/Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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