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- Texas gains 217,700 jobs over the past year
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- The Houston Metropolitan area typically adds 125,000 residents each year.
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- Texas' unemployment rate is currently at its lowest since 2001, at 4.6 percent.
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What the Construction Industry Needs in Workers:
- Drug Free
- Work Ethic
- Safety Mindset
- Manual, Teamwork, Communication, and Problem Solving Skills
- Applied Math Skills
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- Employers that use apprentices report higher productivity, higher retention rates and substantial return on investment.
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This industry covers a broad category of fields with services focused on recreation, entertainment, sports, lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise lines, and other fields. Leisure and Hospitality currently lead all major industries with an expansion of 5,900 jobs in August, and a 7.5 percent employment increase from last year.
Jobs Gained in August 2015 by Industry
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Help this expanding industry meet its workforce needs while connecting job seekers to a variety of job opportunities.
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The choices in Houston are limitless, and the lifestyle reflects that. Covered with hundreds of different restaurants in every cuisine, hotels in every price range, and housing in every area imaginable, there are an abundant number of jobs to be filled.
Take a look at the requirements for these growing occupations!
Cooks, Servers, Dishwashers, Hosts
Entry-level, No education required
Average Hourly Wage: $8.00 - $9.50
Housekeepers, Porters, Maintenance Workers
Entry-level, No education required
Average Hourly Wage: $8.00
Flight Attendants, Telephone Operators, Travel Agents
High School Diploma/GED
Average Hourly Wage: $13.00
Not having a college degree does not mean you can't pursue a solid career. Employers are looking for candidates who are reliable, possess good communication skills, and have a strong work ethic.
In many cases the job at hand can be learned through On-The-Job Training!
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Opportunities in WorkInTexas.com
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There are over 155,000 hospitality job postings in the WorkInTexas system. Many of which are currently seeking talent.
Does your candidate match the job requirements for these open positions?
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HVAC Apartment Maintenance Tech.
Job Posting ID 8385234
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- HVAC Certified
- Temp. and Full-Time
- Between $14.00 / HR and $17.00 / HR
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Servers & Cooks
Job Posting ID 7037910
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- Part Time
- No Education required
- Salary depends on experience
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Clearly communicating and building relationships with employers
and job seekers will improve the quality of service we provide as we work with our workforce partners to deliver solutions that help solve current workforce needs. Additionally, raising awareness among job seekers regarding high-demand job opportunities and the minimum qualifications will connect many qualified candidates to employers with current needs.
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That Pay Above The National Average
Find out how much more these occupations make...
- Title Examiners
- Geoscientists
- Medical Appliance Technicians
- Real Estate Brokers
- Earth Drillers, except oil and gas
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