When the price of oil dropped below $30 per barrel, thousands of highly educated and experienced people were laid-off in the Houston area.
Interested in talent displaced from Oil & Gas? View the Oil & Gas Job Seeker Composite to see candidates with active WorkInTexas.com profiles.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Texas Workforce Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation Services (formerly the Department of Assistive Rehabilitation Services, or DARS) is a State funded program that assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment.
People with disabilities represent the third largest market segment in the U.S., so counting individuals with disabilities among employees can help businesses better understand and meet the needs of this expanding customer base.
Mark your calendars on April 20th for the Ninth Annual Transition Job Fair.
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Labor Market Analysis
We know the ins and outs of the local labor market -- from current market conditions that may affect your customer's ability to hire the best talent to policies, programs and government regulations that affect your customer's business. Our team of Market Analysts can help your customers apply this expertise, helping them address specific workforce challenges.
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Gulf Coast Labor Market Information
Jobs are expected
to increase by +12.6%
over the next five years.
The average earnings for a Gulf Coast Resident in 2016
is $46,633
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Industries With The
Most Job Growth
Elementary and
Secondary Schools
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From 185,109
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Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
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Full-Service
Restaurants
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From 123,683
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Occupations With
The Most Job Openings
Food Preparation
and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food
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5,860
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Waiters and Waitresses
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5,616
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5,422
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County
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Austin
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Bellville Tube Company
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Brazoria
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BASF Corporation
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Chambers
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Wal-Mart
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Colorado
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Utex Industries Inc.
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Fort Bend
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County of Fort Bend
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Galveston
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HSG Constructors
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Harris
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Kellogg Brown & Root
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Liberty
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Matagorda
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CVS Health Corporation
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Montgomery
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General Motors
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Walker
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Waller
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Creekside Nursery
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Wharton
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El Campo ISD
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Click Here To Download the Top 5 Employer List By County
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Industries With The Largest
#1 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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#2 Administrative and Support Services
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#3 Educational Services
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Industries That Requested The
Most Pre-Screening Assistance
#1 Health Care Services
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#2 Religious Organizations
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#3 Administrative and Support Services
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