Workforce Solutions DET Connecting People with Jobs

April 30, 2024 - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas continues in May to offer a variety of free services to help Deep East Texas businesses thrive and get individuals back to work or on a path to sustainable careers.
 
Hiring Events & Job Fairs – Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers job fairs across the 12-county region. Assistance with registering, preparing for, and attending the events is available at the six workforce centers.

  • Elara Caring Hiring Events: Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County.
  • Elara Caring Hiring Events: Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
  • Spherion for Blue Rhino Hiring Events: Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
  • TDCJ Hiring Events: Monday, May 6 & 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
  • TDCJ Hiring Event: Tuesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
  • Pilgrim’s Pride Hiring Events: Wednesday, May 8 & 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County.
  • Gary Job Corps Hiring Events: Thursday, May 9 & 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.

Check with the local workforce centers for daily hiring events near you. https://detwork.org/calendar.
Employers are encouraged to participate in the hiring events by calling 936-639-1351 or emailing business.services@detwork.org.
 
Pop-Up Workforce Centers – To bring services closer to residents of the rural communities, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas partners with local organizations and offers pop-up centers. Individuals have access to useful tools for finding a job, improving skills, and furthering or changing careers.

  • Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
  • Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton
  • Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hemphill Housing Authority,102 Ash St., Hemphill
  • Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Coldspring Area Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring
  • Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity
  • Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
  • Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Salvation Army, 541 Star St, Hemphil
  • Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Allan Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton, Woodville
  • Wednesday, May 29, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity

Get Prep’d – 1-hour Workshops at the Workforce Centers
Dependability – Learning how to be a dependable professional, boost your career and get great recommendations.

  • Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Monday, May 13, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Thursday, May 16, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Problem Solving – Identifying and implementing solutions for problems, large or small.
  • Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Wednesday, May 8, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, May 13, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Friday, May 17, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, May 30, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County

Remaining Focused – How to organize your life and find hidden moments, removing distractions and beating procrastination.

  • Wednesday, May 1, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Wednesday, May 8, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Friday, May 17, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Taking Initiative – Taking initiative to reach your work and career goals.
  • Friday, May 3, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Thursday, May 16, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, May 23, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Friday, May 24, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Friday, May 31, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County

Communication – Removing barriers, non-verbal communication and listening skills.

  • Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, May 9, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, May 20, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Friday, May 24, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, May 30, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County

Free 1-hour Workshops at the Workforce Centers

Resume Workshop – helps participants build quality resumes, highlight relevant skills and experiences in interesting and easy to read formatting.

  • Monday, May 6, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Friday, May 10, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County

Interview Workshop – helps participants prepare for the interview and practice answering tough questions and asking questions.

  • Tuesday, May 7, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, May 9, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m.,  at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Tuesday, May 28, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County

WorkInTexas.com Workshop – covers career interests, how to maximize the workintexas.com profile, and how to match job listings that show up as unqualified.

  • Thursday, May 9, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Monday, May 20, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County

Breaking Background Barriers – Helpful strategies, resume, interview and other assistance for those with a criminal background to get hired.

  • Friday, May 3, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, May 6, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Friday, May 10, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Tuesday, May 21, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, May 23, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Friday, May 31, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County

Workforce Centers are Open – The  six Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas centers are OPEN, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Specialists are available to help with: job readiness, resume assistance, job search, skills training, paid work experience, in-person and virtual workshops, support services, and more.