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Workforce Solutions for South Texas is a local organization focused on increasing our community’s economic development by providing resources for employers and employees. Our goals include building our area workforce and training individuals to be successfully employed.

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Laredo, TX – May 2, 2024 – Everything is set to present the Shop Local Initiative and Job Fair on Friday, May 10, 2024. The event, featuring participation from nearly 50 companies and organizations, was unveiled during a press conference held at WSST on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This event marks a collaboration between the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), WSST, the City of Laredo Economic Development Department, Webb County Economic Development Department, Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Laredo College.

Read the press release by following the link https://southtexasworkforce.org/nearly-50-companies-set-to-participate-in-shop-local-initiative-and-job-fair/

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Forget about those tedious commutes and hefty travel expenses – the WVS is all about making things easy for you. Your needs matter, and we’re thrilled to bring our services right to your fingertips!

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Workforce Center Services

Free, online job matching tools

Current job listings and referrals to companies that are hiring

Access to computerized job banks

Interest and aptitude testing

Workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques and strategies for conducting a successful job search

Information and referral to community resource partners for services such as child care, transportation, housing assistance, etc.

Information on available education and training programs and providers

Information on financial aid opportunities

Career and labor market information - what jobs are hot, job trends, wage information, job requirements and more

Self-service resource rooms providing computers with internet access, resume writing software, job search and career materials, telephones, copiers, printers, fax machines and more

TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Division has recently launched Start My VR, an online self-referral form that offers our Workforce System customers another convenient way to connect to VR Services and employment.

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Click here to learn more about VR

Upcoming Events

Job Fair and Shop Local Initative

May 10, 2024, 12:00pm

Outlet Shoppes at Laredo Event Center — Second Floor (In front of Coach) The employers participating are: UISD Elite Employment Services AMIGO Staffing Consultants Embassy Suites Hotel Terracon HR Plus […]

Sonic Hiring Event

May 15, 2024, 10:00am

Hiring for: Front House Food Service Workers (# 16537014) Shift Managers (#16536666) Assistant Manager (#16536694)

Premier Protective Security Inc. Hiring Event

May 21, 2024, 9:00am

Open position: Security Guards Job Order # 16551538 Case by case hiring process. The pay is between $10-$15/HR

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Press Release

Nearly 50 Companies Set to Participate in Shop Local Initiative and Job Fair

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May 2, 2024

In the News

Disminuye el desempleo en Laredo; bajó de 5.9 a 4.3 por ciento

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April 30, 2024

In the News

Tendrán feria del empleo de primavera en Laredo; participarán 60 empresas

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April 22, 2024

Press Release

LC, WSST and City of Laredo to host 2024 Spring Job Fair

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April 17, 2024

How We've Helped South Texans

Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo

High School

"Thank you to our Workforce Solutions for South Texas - Careers community partners for including us in their Youth Career Expo this morning.
Our scholars had the opportunity to meet with various employment agencies in addition to having the opportunity to learn from Motivational Speaker/Laredo Born Actor: Rogelio T. Ramos life long journey.
Ramos is an actor know for appearing in movies such as Spider-Man 3, Richard III, The Clapper and shows such as Dynasty, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, Silicon Valley just to name a few.
Great job representing our campus scholars. Keep up the good work."

Melba Ortiz from Best 'Lil Schoolhouse Academy

Employer

"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.
Today our awesome Best Lil Schoolhouse teachers attended the 5th Annual Childcare Conference at Laredo College. They were all very happy and excited to learn more to further our student's education. Thank you so much to Workforce Solutions for South Texas - Careers for having us today. It was a very great, educational and over all fun conference!"

Alexis Flores from Casa Reptile

Employer

"Thank you to Workforce Solutions for South Texas - Careers for inviting us to the Youth Career Expo!
We had the opportunity to inspire young minds to follow their dreams in the wildlife field. We also got to educate them on native species in our county, while at the same time having fun with exotics species."

Our Mission

The mission of the Workforce Solutions for South Texas is to build a workforce system that will meet the needs of economic development and prepare the workforce to compete in a changing global economy.

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Free, online job matching tools

Current job listings and referrals to companies that are hiring

Access to computerized job banks

Interest and aptitude testing

Workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques and strategies for conducting a successful job search

Information and referral to community resource partners for services such as child care, transportation, housing assistance, etc.

Information on available education and training programs and providers

Information on financial aid opportunities

Career and labor market information - what jobs are hot, job trends, wage information, job requirements and more

Self-service resource rooms providing computers with internet access, resume writing software, job search and career materials, telephones, copiers, printers, fax machines and more

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