Although Laredo’s unemployment rate has recovered slightly since the initial shock of the pandemic, it has not stabilized. Over the last five months of available workforce data, the number of people unemployed in Laredo has see-sawed between around 8,500 and 10,500.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – A local workforce group will close for the next few days.
From Thursday to Friday, Workforce Solutions will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
However, officials say they will be hosting virtual services back on Monday at 8 in the morning.
A spokesperson for the center says they have seen the unemployment number go down.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The pandemic has hit just about every type of business hard and it’s not just the owners suffering, it’s the workers who might have been left without a job.
Some businesses have had to adapt to the changes. For example, certain bars have taken out a restaurant license.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -WorkForce Solutions of South Texas is inviting parents who might be having trouble when finding sitters to a Child Care Enrollment Fest.
The ongoing pandemic has resulted in many children staying home, whether it may be for virtual learning, or the lack of extra-circular activates for kids to take part in.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Many children are staying home because of the pandemic, whether it may be for virtual learning, or the lack of extra-circular activates.
Being a parent during the pandemic comes with just as many challenges as being a kid, and especially for those parents who are also working from home, too.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Red, White and You: it’s a call to action for all south Texas veterans that are looking for a job.
On Monday morning, Workforce Solutions of South Texas announced they will be hosting a virtual job fair for veterans and their families.
Statewide, the rate of unemployed veterans stands at around 8.3%, and locally it is about the same or more according to statistics offered by the Texas Veterans Leadership Program.
With Veterans Day coming up Nov. 11, Workforce Solutions for South Texas is preparing an event to assist veterans with the “Hiring Red, White & You” job fair scheduled for Nov. 5.
The event will help veterans find jobs and transition from service live into the civilian workforce. Spouses of veterans are also encouraged to participate.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A local organization is looking to help the community get back into the job force with a virtual job fair.
WorkForce Solutions will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Some of the organizations that will be hiring are Ashley Furniture Home Store, GCAM, All Valley Pop a Lock, along with several others.
Many things have gone virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, and seeking a job is no exception. Workforce Solutions of South Texas will host a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 9 providing an opportunity for many job seekers to network with local companies.
