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Texas Internship Challenge
The Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Education Agency, and The Higher Education Coordinating Board have teamed up and challenged employers to offer for-credit applied learning opportunities or paid internships to young adults. The Texas Internship Challenge introduces young adults to in-demand occupations and allows them to gain the marketable skills employers want.
Click here for more information
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Child Labor Law
Fact Sheet
Did you know that Child Labor Laws cover any employee under 18 years of age? The Texas Child Labor Law ensures that a child is not employed in an occupation or manner that is harmful to the child's safety, health, or well-being. Check out the US Department of Labor's Fact Sheet on youth employment provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act for Nonagricultural Occupations!
Click Here To Download
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Young Adult Resources
Helping a young candidate figure out a career path? Get their future started on the right foot by checking out our young adult resource webpage.
Click Here To Visit
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Ninth Annual Transition
Youth Hiring Event
9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77045
April 20, 2017 | 9 am - 2:30 pm
Contact For More Information
First Annual Transition
Student Job Fair
12321 High Star Rd,
Houston, TX 77072
April 27, 2017 | 9 am - 12 pm
Contact For More Information
Missouri City Community
Job Fair
7950 W. Fuqua St,
Missouri City, TX 77489
June 1, 2017 | 9 am - 1 pm
Contact For More Information
To have your upcoming event in the next Buzz
e-mail us by April 20th
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We want to make The Buzz a meaningful and useful tool for everyone. Do you have an idea for a new section? How about an employer that you'd like to have featured? We welcome your suggestions and your feedback!
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Workforce Solutions is proud to announce that it is partnering with the City of Houston to support Mayor Sylvester Turner's summer jobs program, Hire Houston Youth. Hire Houston Youth aims to provide the young people of Houston and surrounding areas with opportunities to both earn and learn.
In the coming months, the career offices will host a multitude of youth-focused job readiness seminars and hiring events in conjunction with the City's events.
To view the complete list of all Hire Houston Youth events,
click here.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Got a Candidate?
**Hot Jobs**
These Employers are Hiring Young Adults!
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 Woodforest National Bank is hiring bilingual retail bankers to provide front line support and service to current and potential customers. Fluency in Spanish and English is required as well as the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
WIT Job Posting Number #8523775
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 Walmart is looking to hire up to 300 people in Katy. Positions include cashiers, cart pushers, courtesy associates, sales associates, inventory associates, automotive associates, and overnight staff. Full-time and part-time positions available and candidates must pass a background check.
WIT Job Posting Number #5215780
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 Dennys is looking to hire various restaurant positions in Friendswood. Positions include host/hostess, cooks, servers, dishwashers, line cooks, and bussers. Competitive wages. Pay depends on experience and position. Also candidates must pass a background check.
WIT Job Posting Number #7183858
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Check out the total number of youth candidates by career office location.
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Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available
upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Relay Texas Numbers: 1-800-735-2989(TDD) 1-800-735-2988(VOICE) * 711
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