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Upcoming Events
Empowering Futures Job Fair
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LSCPA Carl A Parker Multipurpose Center 1800 Lakeshore Dr. Port Arthur Tx 77640
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Workforce Board News
The Workforce board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, January 15, 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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13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Veterans Job Fair Success! |
The Hiring Red, White & You! Veterans Job Fair is an annual statewide event
designed to honor veterans, military spouses, and their families, and the public
while providing opportunities to connect with employers across Texas. Hosted by
workforce boards between November 1- November 22, the initiative aims to assist
veterans in their transition to civilian life by facilitating meaningful connections
with employers in the communities they wish to call home.
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas proudly hosted its 2024 HRWY Veterans Job Fair on
November 7 at the Orange Workforce Center. The event welcomed more than 85 job seekers,
including over 30 veterans. These veterans and their eligible spouses had the opportunity
to engage directly with 20 employers representing vital industries in Southeast Texas,
such as petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and medical. Employers
valued the chance to meet with veterans, discuss their military-acquired skills and abilities,
and explore potential job opportunities within their organizations.
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Latest Southeast Texas Works! podcast episode offers real estate update
In November, Southeast Texas Works! featured an engaging episode with Charlie Foxworth,
Broker/Owner of REMAX ONE and former president of the Beaumont Board of Realtors.
Charlie shared his expertise on the Southeast Texas real estate market, offering
valuable insights into housing trends, market challenges, and the impact of large-scale
industrial projects on local real estate dynamics.
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Workforce Connects: Sharing Solutions Dream Center of Southeast Texas
Sharing Solutions a quarterly meeting, by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, was
held at the Dream Center of Southeast Texas. This quarterly meeting brings together
community-based organizations to exchange resources and explore ways to support
individuals and families across the region.
The Dream Center of Southeast Texas offers a variety of services, including a food
and clothing pantry, and is home to the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program, a transformative 12-month
residential recovery program. Designed for individuals aged 18 and older, the program
provides support for those struggling with substance abuse or other life-controlling
challenges. It focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through
structured environments, work therapy, and curriculum-based recovery and life skills
training.
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Take Note: Make a Difference at the 2025 Youth Career Expo!
Join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025, for the 11th Annual Youth Career Expo, the
largest event of its kind in Southeast Texas! Last year, over 3,000 students participated,
and we need your help to make this year's event an even bigger success.
Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the expo runs smoothly. From 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
you'll have the opportunity to engage with students, assist exhibitors, manage event flow,
and help with transportation. Volunteers are asked to be in place by 7:20 a.m.
Whether you're greeting students, guiding them to their sessions, or supporting exhibitors,
your contribution will leave a lasting impact on the future workforce of Southeast Texas.
Ready to help inspire the next generation? Email us at [email protected] or
call (409) 719-4763 with any questions. We can't wait to have you on our team!
Register by clicking 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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