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Growth and Opportunity in Orange County: Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas opens new Orange Center Location
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Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas celebrated the opening of its new workforce center
location at 2266 MacArthur Dr, Orange, TX 77630. This addition marked a significant milestone
in the growth of the Orange County community, providing expanded opportunities for both job
seekers and employers. The 12,000 square feet location plays a vital role in fostering job
growth and economic development in the region.
Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, Mary Hammon expressed excitement
about the center's potential impact, noting that it would enhance support for job seekers
in Orange County. The center offers a range of services, including job fairs, job search
assistance, and essential resources such as subsidized childcare for job seekers. Employers
also benefit from recruitment assistance, customized hiring events, and workforce development
programs provided by the center. To celebrate the opening, Workforce Solutions Southeast
Texas, in collaboration with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon-cutting
ceremony on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 9:30 am.
This was followed by the Orange County Spring Job Fair, which began at 10 am. The event
provided job seekers with access to computers in the resource room and the Workforce
Solutions Southeast Texas mobile lab. The new orange workforce center location represents
a significant investment in the future of Orange County, offering valuable support and
resources to individuals and businesses. The Orange County Spring Job Fair was a tremendous
success, serving approximately 150 job seekers who engaged with 25 different companies.
Several companies conducted interviews and made on-the-spot hires, highlighting the
importance of job seekers utilizing services like interviewing and resume writing workshops
offered at no cost to prepare for job opportunities. Additionally, Bridge City Independent
School District (BCISD) brought their Career Technical Education (CTE) students interested
in healthcare to the event.
For more information contact Brandy Perkins, Orange Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas
center manager at (409) 882-0302 extension 5248.
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