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  Welcome to Workforce Solutions - Fifth Ward. We have a wide variety of resources available to employers and to those seeking employment. There are 3 kinds of resources that we offer: Residents Resources which are available to clients here at our career center, Business Resources which are resources available to employers, and Community Resources which are resources available within the surrounding community.  
 
Residents Resources
  • Job Listings
    View job postings and electronic job banks
  • Job Referrals
    Receive referrals to job openings that match your skills and experience
  • Career Exploration
    Discover career possibilities through guided resources
  • Career Planning
    Explore career options through personalized assessment and counseling
  • HCA - Healthcare Scholarship Program
    Scholarship program established to assist individuals affected by the events of September 11 by providing training in the health care professions.
  • Prescription For Success - Medical Beta Project
    Providing
  • Baylor Teen Clinic - Project Bootstraps
    Assists non-custodial parents by providing resources to meet the needs of their families.
  • Job Search Workshops
    Learn job search skills, résumé preparation, interviewing techniques, and how to research and use labor market information.
  • Child Care Information
    Receive information regarding quality child care near you
  • Computer Tutorial Programs
    Use Video Professor Tutorial to discover more about programs like; Word, Access, Excel, Power Point and the Internet
  • Resource Center
    Contains a library where you can view books, magazines, newspapers and videos. Also has equipment, such as copiers, fax, telephones and computers available to assist in your employment search.
  • Federal Student Information
    Application for Federal Student Aid
  • GED Assistance
    GED assistance provided through referrals to local community resources.
  • Internet Access
    Post your résumé, research companies, and visit community service Web sites
  • Labor Market Information
    Learn "what's HOT" and "what's NOT" in the job market
  • Mailing Service Resource Library
    Mail any job seeking materials, envelopes, postage, and résumé paper available
  • Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor
    Expand your typing skills using keyboarding and current software applications
  • Occupational Training*
    Access information on training opportunities, schools and financial assistance
  • OSCAR Career Exploration
    Discover what career would be best for you based on personal interest in job duties
  • Résumé and Cover Letter Assistance
    Use our special software or attend a workshop
  • Unemployment Insurance Information
    File your Unemployment Insurance claim by telephone
  • Veteran Services
    First day employment services provided to veterans
  • Job Club
    Provides clients an opportunity to network with potential employers. Check the calendar for the next available Job Club.
  • Youth Services
    Obtain career and employment information to youth between the ages of 16-21
    *Eligibility requirements will apply

 
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Community Resources
Social Security Office
8989 Lakes at 610 Dr.
Houston, TX 77054-2526
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
 
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Business Resources

PRE-SCREENING SERVICES

  • Recruiting, screening, and referring qualified applicants for job openings
  • Customize the recruiting, screening, and referral process to individual employers' needs

TESTING SERVICES

  • Provide space for interviewing and employer-administered testing
  • Scheduling and coordinating tests and orientations at Workforce Solutions facilities, or onsite at the workplace

LISTING AND MAINTENANCE OF JOB ORDERS

  • Listing and maintaining job orders for employers in the local and national America's Job Bank and America's Workforce Network

Visit Workforce Solutions - Employer Service for more information on how we can assist you.

For more information on how you can post and update your job vacancies and requirements on WorkInTexas.com, call our Employer Services office at 713.688.6890.

 
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