Workforce Solutions DET Connects People with Jobs, Businesses With Qualified Candidates

Pop-Up Workforce Centers, Online Training Courses, Child Care Assistance Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Connects People with Jobs and Businesses with Qualified Candidates.

January 24, 2023 - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas continues in February to offer 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.

Pop-Up Workforce Centers

To bring services closer to residents of the rural communities, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is partnering 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, February 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St, Groveton
  • Monday, February 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Arthur Temple Memorial Library, 106 Timberland, Pineland
  • Tuesday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
  • Wednesday, February 8, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton
  • Thursday, February 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hemphill Housing Authority,102 Ash St., Hemphill
  • Monday, February 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, 175 U.S. Hwy 96N, Pineland
  • Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Coldspring Area Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring
  • Wednesday, February 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Newton County Probation Office, 412 Kaufman St., Newton
  • Thursday, February 16, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St, Groveton
  • Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pineland Activity/Nutrition Center, 313 Dogwood, Pineland
  • Tuesday, February 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Broaddus Community Center, 1011 FM2558, Broaddus
  • Wednesday, February 22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity
  • Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Allan Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton, Woodville
  • Monday, February 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, 175 U.S. Hwy 96N, Pineland
  • Tuesday, February 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the JR Huffman Library, 375 Sabine St., Hemphill

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.

Child Care Assistance

Parents who are working or attending school may be eligible for help paying their child care expenses. Learn more:  https://detwork.org/child-care-services/parents.

Free Workshops and Online Learning

SkillUp Deep East Texas

Residents of Deep East Texas have free access to over 6,000 online learning courses to build skills and knowledge. SkillUp Deep East Texas is a cost-effective opportunity for people to develop certificate-based job skills and upgrade their existing skill levels without additional expenses for travel, childcare and program fees. Participants receive digital badges or certificates as they complete each training session. SkillUp Deep East Texas offers free access to workplace, business, and IT/software courses, as well as offering Texans the ability to explore career pathways in over 200 occupations. For individuals, the courses are a friendly and convenient way to increase skills, change industries, find a new career, or gain better employment in a high-demand industry. Courses are delivered through Metrix Learning provided by Skillsoft, the training provider for more than half the Fortune 500 companies. To get started, visit https://detwork.skillupamerica.org/ or contact a Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas center.

Free 1-hour Workshops at the Six Workforce Centers 

Resume Workshop – helps participants build quality resumes, highlight relevant skills and experiences in interesting and easy to read formatting.

Monday, February 6, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
Thursday, February 9, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Wednesday, February 15, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
Friday, February 24, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
Tuesday, February 28, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County

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

Thursday, February 2, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
Tuesday, February 7, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Wednesday, February 8, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
Friday, February 17, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
Monday, February 20, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
Tuesday, February 21, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County

Work In Texas Workshop - covers career interests, how to maximize the workintexas.com profile, and how to match job listings that show up as unqualified.

Wednesday, February 1, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
Friday, February 10, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
Monday, February 27, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
Tuesday, February 28, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County

Helping ex-Offenders Pursue Employment (HOPE) – covers resume, interviews, and other tips for those who have a criminal background.

Friday, February 3, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
Tuesday, February 7, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
Monday, February 13, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
Thursday, February 16, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
Tuesday, February 21, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Wednesday, February 23, 10 a.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, virtual workshops, support services, and more. Individuals can book an appointment with a workforce specialist.

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