Dr. María Franco Cortes Shares Workforce Resources for Parents Returning to Work

As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast offers free employment services to help parents navigate that transition.

For mothers who are ready to return to work, the back-to-school season can be an opportunity to focus on professional As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast offers free employment services to help parents navigate that transition. For mothers who are ready to return to work, the back-to-school season can be an opportunity to focus on professional goals while planning for their families’ changing schedules. Free Career Services for Job Seekers In a recent interview with Telemundo, Dr. María Franco Cortes of Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast emphasized that job seekers do not have to navigate the process alone. “We’re here to help. Employment services are free,” she said. Workforce Solutions offers several services for people preparing to return to work, including: Career guidance Resume creation and improvement Interview preparation Career exploration Job search assistance Connections with employers These services can help job seekers identify opportunities that fit their skills and goals and prepare for conversations with potential employers. Child Care Support Is Also Available Finding reliable child care can be an important part of preparing to return to work. Workforce Solutions can also provide assistance to individuals looking for child care resources. Parents who need assistance can visit a Workforce Solutions office or call 713-993-2410 to learn more about available support. Getting Ready for the Next Step For parents considering a return to work as the school year begins, starting with practical preparation can make the process easier. Updating a resume, practicing for interviews, exploring career options, and identifying child care resources can all help prepare for the transition. Explore in-demand careers and connect with top employers at upcoming Workforce Solutions hiring events. Register today to secure your spot and access career-building resources.goals while planning for their families’ changing schedules.

Free Career Services for Job Seekers

In a recent interview with Telemundo, Dr. María Franco Cortes of Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast emphasized that job seekers do not have to navigate the process alone.

“We’re here to help. Employment services are free,” she said.

Workforce Solutions offers several services for people preparing to return to work, including:

• Career guidance
• Resume creation and improvement
• Interview preparation
• Career exploration
• Job search assistance
• Connections with employers

These services can help job seekers identify opportunities that fit their skills and goals and prepare for conversations with potential employers.

Child Care Support Is Also Available

Finding reliable child care can be an important part of preparing to return to work. Workforce Solutions can also provide assistance to individuals looking for child care resources.

Parents who need assistance can visit a Workforce Solutions office or call 713-993-2410 to learn more about available support.

Getting Ready for the Next Step

For parents considering a return to work as the school year begins, starting with practical preparation can make the process easier. Updating a resume, practicing for interviews, exploring career options, and identifying child care resources can all help prepare for the transition.

Explore in-demand careers and connect with top employers at upcoming Workforce Solutions hiring events. Register today to secure your spot and access career-building resources.