Job Seekers
Whether you're searching for your first job, re-entering the workforce, or looking to advance your career, Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast is your partner in success. Serving the 13-county Gulf Coast region, we offer no-cost tools, training, and guidance to help you compete and thrive in today’s job market and prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow.
Workforce Solutions - Gulf Coast is dedicated to helping you succeed in your job search and grow your career. With 25 career offices across the region, we provide personalized, one-on-one support at no cost. Whether you are starting your career or looking to make a change, our services guide you every step of the way, including job search assistance, career coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, and connections to job openings and hiring events. We also help you navigate barriers such as housing, justice involvement, or disabilities, with both in-person and virtual services available.
Through Work in Texas, our statewide job database, you can access thousands of opportunities tailored to your skills and experience. We also connect you to programs that help you earn credentials, complete certifications and degrees, and gain practical experience. These include registered apprenticeships, short- and long-term occupational training, on-the-job learning, GED and adult education support, and skills development for high-skill, high-growth careers. Financial support may be available to cover tuition, books, tools, uniforms, transportation, child care, and certification exam costs.
Workforce Solutions - Gulf Coast also connects you to the region’s fastest-growing industries, helping you explore in-demand jobs, wages, required skills, and training options. From Health Care and Advanced Manufacturing to Construction, IT, Transportation, Energy, and Education, we help you access meaningful careers while contributing to the economic growth and strength of our communities.
We provide personalized support to help you get hired faster.
- Job search and career coaching
- Resume and interview support
- Referrals to jobs and hiring event
- In-person and virtual services
Search thousands of local openings and connect with employers.
- WorkInTexas job matching
- Customized job leads
- Hiring events (virtual and in person)
Build skills for in-demand careers.
- Short-term training and certifications
- Apprenticeships and work-based learning
- GED and adult education
Launch your career with paid work experience and education support.
- Internships and summer jobs
- Career coaching and mentoring
- Diploma or GED support
Guidance to help you return to work quickly.
- Job search requirements
- Reemployment Eligibility Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)support
- Re-employment services