Workforce Solutions DET Connecting People with Jobs

May 31, 2024 - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers 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.

  • TDCJ Hiring Events: Monday, June 3 & 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
  • TDCJ Hiring Event: Tuesday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
  • Pilgrim’s Pride Hiring Events: Wednesday, June 5 & 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County.
  • Elara Caring Hiring Events: Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County. 
  • Elara Caring Hiring Events: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 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, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County. 
  • Gary Job Corps Hiring Events: Thursday, June 13 & 27 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.

  • Wednesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity
  • Thursday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
  • Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Coldspring Area Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring
  • Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton
  • Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hemphill Housing Authority,102 Ash St., Hemphill
  • Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity
  • Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
  • Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Salvation Army, 541 Star St, Hemphill
  • Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Allan Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton, Woodville

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.

  • Tuesday, June 4, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Monday, June 10, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Thursday, June 13, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County

Problem Solving – Identifying and implementing solutions for problems, large or small.

  • Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, June 10, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, June 27, 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, June 5, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Friday, June 14, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County

Taking Initiative – Taking initiative to reach your work and career goals.

  • Wednesday, June 5, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Tuesday, June 11, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Thursday, June 13, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Friday, June 21, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, June 24, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Friday, June 28, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County

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

  • Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Friday, June 21, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Tuesday, June 25, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, June 27, 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, June 3, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Friday, June 7, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County

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

  • Tuesday, June 4, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, June 6, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m.,  at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
  • Monday, June 24, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Tuesday, June 25, 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, June 6, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Wednesday, June 12, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Monday, June 17, 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.

  • Monday, June 3, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
  • Friday, June 7, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
  • Thursday, June 13, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
  • Tuesday, June 18, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
  • Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
  • Friday, June 28, 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.