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Upcoming Events
Save the dates for our
2025 job fairs! These events provide a
great opportunity to connect with job seekers and build your workforce.
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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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2025 Youth Career Expo Brings Together Students and Employers |
The 11th Annual Youth Career Expo, hosted by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, took place on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Doggett Ford Park in Beaumont.
This year's turnout was a testament to workforce development in Southeast Texas, with 3,365 students from 39 schools exploring career opportunities across
various industries.
With 139 exhibitors in attendance, employers connected with students through hands-on demonstrations and discussions about career pathways in fields such
as construction, manufacturing, petrochemical, public safety, healthcare, finance, law enforcement, education, and the armed forces. The event provided
businesses with a valuable opportunity to engage with the future workforce and highlight the skills needed in today's job market.
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Southeast Texas Works Podcast!
Beyond the Storefront: How Goodwill Transforms Lives Through Workforce Development
When most people think of Goodwill, they picture thrift stores filled with donated clothes, furniture, and household items. But behind the
storefront, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana is transforming lives through career training, job readiness
programs, and financial literacy education.
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Workforce Connects: Exploring Engineering with Lamar University
In the February segment of "Make Macy Do It", Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas partnered with Lamar University's College
of Engineering to highlight engineering as an in-demand occupation in Southeast Texas. Engineering requires extensive training,
including higher education, to develop the necessary skills for the field. During the segment, Lamar University engineering students
guided Macy through the process of building a rocket while explaining the similarities and differences across various engineering
disciplines. "Make Macy Do It" showcases hands-on experiences in high-demand careers, emphasizing open and available jobs in Southeast Texas.
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Take Note: Governor's Small Business Summit
The Governor's Small Business Summit is coming to Orange on April 24, 2025! This summit is designed to support Texas small business owners
and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing valuable resources and insights to help start, strengthen, and grow their businesses. This event
features a series of sessions led by local, state, and federal resource partners, offering expert guidance on key business topics. Attendees
will have the opportunity to network with fellow business owners and gain actionable advice from industry professionals.
The summit is hosted in partnership with the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, Lamar State College, and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Small businesses that are interested can register here!
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Unemployment Rates
*Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)/Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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A World-Class Competitive Workforce for Southeast Texas.
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