Realizarán Feria de Empleo en Zapata, Texas
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Zapata Job Fair highlights upcoming hiring events
Workforce Solutions of South Texas is hosting several hiring events in Laredo throughout April including a Zapata Job Fair on Wednesday, April 19 hiring for 17 different employers.
Next up for the hiring opportunities is Thursday, April 13 for DLP Staffing. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at Workforce Solutions of South Texas located 1406 Jacaman Rd. Ste. A. It is hiring for five different positions with pay ranging from $11 to $15 per hour.
The available positions with DLP Staffing are custodian at $11 per hour, forklift operator at $13 per hour, material handler at $14.50 per hour, and service center representative and traffic clerk both for $15 per hour. A background check and a mouth-swab drug test are required for employment.
Another event will be held at Workforce Solutions of South Texas on Monday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weiser Security will be hiring a pair of Level 2 security guards which are unarmed.
The Zapata Job Fair will be held April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zapata Community Center located at 605 N. US Hwy. 83. The employers featuring opportunities include Ashmay Hospitality (housekeepers), Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (deputies), Border Region Behavioral Health Center, Brush County Insurance Agency (insurance customer service representative), Champion Care (home health aides), Cricket Wireless, Dollar General, El Rincon de los Angeles (cashiers, cooks, cook helpers, dishwasher, waiters), Great Beginnings Child Care and learning Center (cook, teachers), Laredo Taco Company (assistant manager), Little Angels Learning Center (teachers), Magic Valley Concrete (drivers, general labor, loader operator, mechanic), McDonald’s, Metro PC in Laredo and Zapata, The Steak House Restaurant (waitress), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Zapata County ISD.
The final event is the Transportation & Logistics Job Fair on Wednesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Workforce Solutions of South Texas office. It will feature the employers BH Transportation, Cargo 365, Schneider, STI Trucking, TM Transportation Services, Transcomp/Outwest Express, and Unimex Group.
Prior to the Transportation & Logistics Job Fair, Workforce Solutions of South Texas is holding an online workshop to prepare potential candidates which is free and open to the public. The topics covered will include clothing, employability skills, interview tips and resumes. There will be two sessions held from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom, one on April 21 and one April 24. The meeting can be accessed at https://bit.ly/tlworkshops with the meeting ID of 871 4379 0600 and the passcode of 622677.
For more information on the upcoming hiring opportunities, visit southtexasworkforce.org.
UISD and Workforce Solutions partner for job fair
Jason Mack
LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
March 9, 2023
The Family Matters Resource Center for the United Independent School District is preparing to host a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22.
The Spring Job Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is being held in the UISD Family Matters Resource Center located at 4906 Highway 83.
Workforce Solutions for South Texas and mytexas.com are partnering with the UISD Family Matters Resource Center to host the job fair. It will promote job opportunities available within UISD along with positions with other participating local entities.
“The UISD Family Matters Resource Center is committed to supporting our families and community by providing the best resources available,” UISD said in a release. “Through this job fair, individuals searching for a job will have the opportunity to explore professional options available.”
For more information about the Spring Job Fair, contact the UISD Family Matters Resource Center at 956-794-6500.
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Workforce Solutions for South Texas offering services to dislocated workers.
A program that seeks to benefit displaced workers by offering them employment and training services has recently been announced by Workforce Solutions for South Texas.
Christina Salinas, Program Manager at Workforce Solutions for South Texas, said that this services are intended for eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own or who have received an official layoff notice and experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment.
“Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or WIOA Dislocated Workers Program, we offer tuition assistance for training, case managed job search services, opportunities for paid work experience, on the job training and supportive services like gas vouchers, utility bill assistance, rental or mortgage assistance and much more,” she said.
Salinas added that in order to be eligible to receive WIOA services as a dislocated worker an individual must:
- Be a citizen or noncitizen authorized to work in the United States.
- Meet Military Selective Service registration requirements (males only).
- Meet the definition of dislocated worker at WIOA §3(15).
Salinas said that according to that definition, for the most part include individuals having been laid off or terminated from their job; who are eligible for, receiving or have exhausted unemployment benefits; were part of a company closure; or are still unemployed.
Those persons who are eligible for this program can visit the Workforce Solutions for South Texas center, located at 1406 Jacaman Rd. Suite A, or call at 956-794-6500 and ask for the WIOA Program. They can also email leandro.martinez@southtexasworkforce.org or visit southtexasworkforce.org.
Salinas also said that training of choice must be on the TWC Eligible Training Provider list and the South Texas Target Occupation list.
“We do have open enrollment at the moment; however, spaces are limited, and services are provided on a first come, first serve basis to those who meet the eligibility requirements,” she said.
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Abre Workforce Oportunidad de Empleo
Agradecemos a Miguel Timoshenkov de “Timoshenkov News,” y corresponsal para 107.3 FM, por el tiempo otorgado a nuestro Instructor, Guillermo Bermudez, para hablar acerca del programa para “Trabajadores Desplazados”disponible en Workforce Solutions.
Más detalles en el video.
Workforce Solutions ofrece Programa para Desempleados
Publicado: 9 mar 2023
LAREDO, Texas –Si usted ya no pudo seguir trabajando, debido a que fue un empleado desplazado, aún puede continuar laborando, gracias a un programa de Workforce Solutions.
Para darnos más detalles nos acompañó en Telemundo en tu Casa, el instructor del programa, Guillermo Bermúdez.
Vea la entrevista completa en este enlace https://www.telemundolaredo.tv/2023/03/09/workforce-solutions-ofrece-programa-para-desempleados/?fbclid=IwAR2eeNvkKJgPhQ6DCYDk_FU3D3hLSsyrtDhaefo9vlNejOy1iD-hUWcBWko
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Workforce Solutions for South Texas wins state award
Jorge A. Vela
LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
Dec. 27, 2022
One local employment search agency made sure to recognize the locals making a big impact at the community and statewide levels while also using the opportunity to learn more about the importance of these agencies and the role they play in maintaining a strong Texas economy.
The Texas Workforce Commission recently held its 25th annual Texas Workforce Conference. The event ran from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2022, in Dallas, Texas and brought special recognition to the work done by the South Texas Workforce Board, including the efforts performed in Laredo.
Laredoans who participated in the conference stated that it was important for learning more about their roles locally and also for being able to recognize those making a major impact seen not just in the area but also at the state level.
In fact, the Workforce Solutions for South Texas local office received the Board Partnership first-place award for the Child Care Employment and Training Connections Award category. The Partnership Award highlights the vital work of community partners integral to providing a skilled workforce.
According to Melva Lavin, a spokesperson for WSST, the Child Care Employment and Training Connections Award recognizes the work done to assist “at-risk childcare parents who were placed in the initial job search at eligibility, were enrolled in WIOA training and that remained eligible for childcare after their three-month initial job search period because they obtained employment sufficient to meet their work requirement.”
During the conference, WSST also provided their own distinctions as well to locals. One of these was the recognition of the De La Fuente Insurance Group as the region’s 2022 Local Employer of Excellence.
“The Local Employer of Excellence Award highlights the importance of partnerships between Workforce Solutions and Texas employers,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “These employers exemplify innovation and commitment to their communities by expanding opportunities to the local workforce as they grow their businesses.”
From the local company, Melina De La Fuente accepted the award at the Texas Workforce Conference. The award bestowed to the DLF honors private-sector employers that are actively involved with Texas Workforce Solutions and make a positive impact on workers, the community and the state as a whole.
According to Lavin, the local company was an ideal choice. DLF is a community-oriented business whose initiative to conduct private events at the One-Stop Center has built a strong relationship with WSST. DLF has had a positive effect on the community and other employers because it has continuously created awareness and passed the word around about the location and services offered at WSST.
The De La Fuente Insurance Group also has collaborated with WSST by donating food, snacks and gift cards to highlight multiple events during the year. Their efforts have increased the participants during job fairs, and the number of employers registered in WorkInTexas. Overall DLF’s network is a key factor in promoting WSST’s resources, the employment search agency states.
“More people than ever are working in Texas, thanks to businesses like this Employer of Excellence, supported by Workforce Solutions for South Texas,” TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez said. “From apprenticeships to using job training resources, Workforce Solutions provides exemplary services for individuals looking to turn a job into a career so Texas employers and employees can succeed.”
Another of the commissioners from the Texas Workforce Commission expressed that it is thanks to local businesses that the economy of Texas continues to be one of the most vibrant and thriving in the country. Therefore, they applaud the recognition of locals making a big impact at the state level.
“The Lone Star State is big, and Texas employers like De La Fuente Insurance Group keep building it with career opportunities that keep Texas and Texans in the fast lane for growth,” TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson said. “With many excellent employers making Texas home, this Employer of Excellence Award speaks to De La Fuente’s monumental contributions to Texas and their local community.”
According to Lavin, the local Workforce Solutions for South Texas is among 28 local Texas Workforce Development Boards located throughout the state. The Board serves Jim Hogg, Webb and Zapata counties.
Through partnerships with TWC and their communities, workforce boards meet the needs of Texas employers and workers through locally-designed, market-driven workforce development initiatives and services. All employers and individuals can take advantage of these services.
For more information about resources available to Texas employers and job seekers, visit www.southtexasworkforce.org.
Holiday hours announced by Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Jason Mack
LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
Nov. 21, 2022
Workforce Solutions for South Texas announced on Monday, Nov. 21 adjusted hours for its holiday schedules for the Workforce Centers of South Texas office in Laredo and the satellite office in Zapata.
For this week, the offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. The offices will resume normal hours on Monday, Nov. 28.
“On behalf of the Workforce Solutions for South Texas Board of Directors, we want to wish the best for all of our clients and customers during the holiday season,” Workforce Solutions for South Texas executive director Rogelio Trevino said. “We are most grateful to all of the employees that manage and operate the Workforce services in South Texas, and we wish them the best during the holiday season.”
With Christmas Eve and Christmas falling on the weekend this year, the offices will already be closed those days. They will remain open on Friday, Dec. 23, and they will be closed the day after Christmas on Monday, Dec. 26. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27. They will not be impacted by New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day as they will be open on Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2.
Workforce Solutions for South Texas trains individuals to successfully gain employment and aims to implement services to increase the community’s economic development and provide employers with the proper workforce needed. The services offered include childcare, educational programs, job training and workplace education.
During the holiday closures, anyone seeking employment can still visit workintexas.com or mytxcareers.com. For more information about Workforce Solutions for South Texas and its upcoming hiring events and job fairs, visit southtexasworkforce.org.
The Workforce Solutions for South Texas is located at 1406 Jacaman Rd. Ste. A in Laredo and at 605 US-83 in Zapata.
“I want to recognize the commitment and passion the staff has in serving the community of South Texas. I wish them all happy holidays,” Workforce Solutions for South Texas project director Patricia Barrera said. “We invite our customers and clients to consider the holiday schedule when making plans to reach out to us. Workforce Solution for South Texas is working on increasing our community’s economic development by providing resources for employers and employees in this coming year 2023. We wish you all a splendid holiday season.”
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Sufren veteranos de guerra por depresión
lunes, 14 de noviembre de 2022 · 09:38
La falta de oportunidades laborales, los problemas de salud mental y las depresiones, han orillado a 13 veteranos de guerra locales a quitarse la vida en los últimos 15 años. La buena noticia es que ya se comenzaron a abrir espacios para que puedan trabajar.
“Muchos traen estrés postraumático, atraviesan por crisis nerviosas y fácilmente caen en depresiones y en otros problemas de salud mental incluidas las adicciones. Los veteranos necesitan el apoyo de la comunidad”, indicó.
“Aún persisten muchos problemas de salud mental, esto hace que caigan en el alcoholismo y en otras drogas, por eso se requiere que las empresas locales les apoyen dándoles oportunidades laborales”, mencionó.
Destacó que los problemas económicos aunados a las depresiones y otros problemas de salud mental, hacen que se desesperen y esto ha orillado a 13 veteranos a quitarse la vida en los últimos 15 años en esta comunidad.
“A nivel nacional el problema es muy grave pero se ha reducido un poco, antes se registraban 22 muertes por día y ahora son 17, en Laredo se redujo un poco el problema pero aún es preocupante”, afirmó.
Pidió a los veteranos de guerra acercarse a Workforce Solutions for South Texas para aprovechar los servicios gratuitos que se ofrecen como entrenamiento para entrevistas de trabajo, llenado de aplicaciones y de curriculum vitae.
Las personas interesadas deben acudir a 1406 Jacaman en horario de oficina para solicitar servicios de apoyo.
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Publicado por el periódico El Mañana de Nuevo Laredo.
Exitosa Feria del Empleo “Red, White and You”!
Juan Rodríguez
JR Noticias
Laredo, Tx.- Más de 60 empresas, dependencias federales y hasta agencias policiacas realizaron un exitoso reclutamiento laboral dentro de la campaña anual en Texas “Red, White and You!”, dedicada a ofrecer empleos a los veteranos y sus familias, especialmente, pero también la oferta de trabajo se extendió a toda la comunidad.
La campaña inició desde las 10 de la mañana de hoy y terminó satisfactoriamente hasta la una de la tarde, cuando se recogieron cuando menos 250 solicitudes de trabajo, informó Rogelio Treviño, director ejecutivo de Workforce Solutions en Laredo.
El evento, dijo Treviño, es una iniciativa de la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) con el propósito de conectar a los veteranos y sus cónyuges en Texas con empleadores que buscan las habilidades excepcionales de veteranos, miembros del servicio y sus cónyuges.
“Estamos muy agradecidos a nuestros veteranos porque dieron mucho a nuestro país. Celebramos tantas celebramos tantas libertades y tanta felicidad en nuestro país por todo lo que los veteranos han veteranos han hecho por nosotros”, comentó.
“Aunque sabemos que nuestros veteranos vuelvena la vida civil con fantásticas habilidades y mucha formación, a veces es difícil para ellos encontrar empleo en la vida civil, así que queremos facilitarles eso y hacérselo más fácil”, agregó.
Según la TWC, en los últimos diez años, “Red, White & You! ha puesto en contacto a más de114.000 solicitantes de empleo, incluidos más de 40.000 veteranos, con más de 20.000 empresas y más de 3.000 contrataciones en el mismo día.
Por último, el funcionario aseguró que durante este día, varias empresas estuvieron contratando ahí mismo de manera inmediata durante esta campaña, lo que contribuirá significativamente en el aumento en la productividad diaria de Laredo y en el combate al desempleo.
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