Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Connects People with Jobs and Businesses with Qualified Candidates
March 27, 2021 - Through digital highways and rural roadways, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is offering a multi-pronged approach to helping Deep East Texas businesses thrive and get individuals back to work or on a path to sustainable careers.
Virtual Job Fairs on Thursdays
For the first three Thursdays in April, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas will host virtual job fairs across the 12-county region. Individuals who register will be able to meet with the employers, read about job openings, ask questions and submit resumes through a virtual platform using a personal computer, phone or other mobile device. In-person and virtual assistance with registering, preparing for, and attending the events is available at the six workforce centers.
Registration is required for each event. To register as a job seeker and upload a resume, visit www.detwork.org/JobFairsHiringEvents and choose your event. Employers are encouraged to participate in the hiring events by calling 936-639-1351 or emailing mclark@detwork.org.
- Thursday, April 1, 10am to Noon – Recruiting Events Spotlighting Employers in six virtual job fairs. These hiring events are organized by workforce center county, making it easy to find jobs close to home.
- Thursday, April 8, 10am to Noon – Recruiting Events Spotlighting Employers in six virtual job fairs. These hiring events are organized by workforce center county, making it easy to find job opportunities close to home.
- Thursday, April 15, 10am to Noon – JobsNow! Job Fair is a giant, region-wide, virtual job fair and online hiring opportunity.
Weekly Pop-Up Workforce Centers
The 12-county region is large, and getting to a workforce center in neighboring county may be a challenge. To bring services closer to rural communities, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is partnering with local organizations and offering pop-up centers each week in outlying locations. Just as they do when they visit a workforce center, individuals will have access to useful tools for finding a job, improving skills, and furthering or changing careers. The following is a sampling of the free services offered: job readiness, resume assistance, job placement, skills training, paid work experience, virtual workshops, and support services.
- Monday, April 5, 1pm to 4pm, Blanche K. Werner Public Library, 203 Prospect Drive, Trinity
- Tuesday, April 6, 9am to 2pm, Sabine Area Career Center, 203 Sloan St., Pineland
- Wednesday, April 7, 10am to 1pm, Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton
- Thursday, April 8, 10am to Noon, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce, 611 W. Columbia St., San Augustine
- Wednesday, April 14, 10am to 1pm, Coldspring Area Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring
- Thursday, April 15, 2pm to 4pm, Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St., Groveton
- Thursday, April 15, 10m to 1pm, Allen Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton St., Woodville
- Tuesday, April 20, 1pm to 4pm, Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St., Groveton
- Wednesday, April 21, 10am to 1pm, Shepherd Public Library, 30 Liberty St., Shepherd
- Thursday, April 22, 1pm to 3pm, Blanche K. Werner Public Library, 203 Prospect Drive, Trinity
- Wednesday, April 28, 10am to 1pm, Shepherd Public Library, 30 Liberty St., Shepherd
Workforce Centers are Open
The six Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas centers are OPEN, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Please remember to wear a mask. Safety measures are in place, such as sanitizing surfaces, wearing masks, six-foot social distancing and limiting the number of people inside at one time. For those who have symptoms or diagnosis of COVID-19 or those who have been in contact with anyone with symptoms or diagnosis of COVID-19, please call for virtual assistance.
ANGELINA COUNTY, (936) 639-1351, 210 N. John Redditt, Lufkin
HOUSTON COUNTY, (936) 544-7859, 1505 S. 4th Street, Crockett
JASPER COUNTY, (409) 384-9031, 799 W. Gibson, Ste. 300, Jasper
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, (936) 560-1441, 235 N. University Dr., Nacogdoches
POLK COUNTY, (936) 327-5421, 1241 West Church, Ste. 300, Livingston
SHELBY COUNTY, (936) 598-2468, 145 Catco Drive, Center
