Pop-Up Workforce Centers, Job Fairs, Workshops
August 25, 2023 - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Continues Connecting People with Jobs and Businesses with Qualified Candidates
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas continues in September 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 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.
- Tuesday, September 5, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
- Thursday, September 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St, Groveton
- Tuesday, September 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Coldspring Area Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring
- Wednesday, September 13, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton
- Thursday, September 14, 12 noon to 3 p.m., at the Hemphill Housing Authority,102 Ash St., Hemphill
- Tuesday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine
- Thursday, September 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Groveton Public Library, 126 West 1st St, Groveton
- Wednesday, September 27, 12 noon to 3 p.m., at the JR Huffman Library, 375 Sabine St., Hemphill
- Thursday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Allan Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton, Woodville
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.
- Elara Caring Hiring Events: Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County.
- TDCJ Hiring Events: Tuesday, September 12 & 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County; Thursday, September 14 & 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
- Pilgrim’s Pride Hiring Events: Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County.
- Gary Job Corps Hiring Events: Thursday, September 14 & 28 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.
- LOOKING AHEAD: Hiring Red White & You Job fair is set for November 9 in Lufkin and November 16 in Livingston. Employers may register by contacting Monica Peters-Clark at 936-639-1351, ext. 5236, or email business.services@detwork.org. For more information, visit: https://detwork.org/calendar/event/155128/.
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.
- Wednesday, September 6, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Wednesday, September 6, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Wednesday, September 6, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Monday, September 11, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Thursday, September 14, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Friday, September 15, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Friday, September 15, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Tuesday, September 19, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Tuesday, September 19, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Monday, September 25, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Thursday, September 28, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Thursday, September 28, 2 p.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, September 7, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Friday, September 8, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Friday, September 8, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Tuesday, September 12, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Tuesday, September 12, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Monday, September 18, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Thursday, September 21, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Thursday, September 21, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Monday, September 25, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Wednesday, September 27, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Wednesday, September 27, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Wednesday, September 27, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby 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.
- Friday, September 1, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Friday, September 1, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Tuesday, September 5, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Tuesday, September 5, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Thursday, September 14, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Thursday, September 14, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Monday, September 18, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Wednesday, September 20, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Wednesday, September 20, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Wednesday, September 20, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Thursday, September 28, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Friday, September 29, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Friday, September 29, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
Helping ex-Offenders Pursue Employment (HOPE) – covers resume, interviews, and other tips for those who have a criminal background.
- Thursday, September 7, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Thursday, September 7, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Monday, September 11, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
- Wednesday, September 13, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Wednesday, September 13, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Wednesday, September 13, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
- Thursday, September 21, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
- Friday, September 22, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
- Friday, September 22, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
- Tuesday, September 26, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Jasper County
- Tuesday, September 26, 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches 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. 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
