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Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

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Workforce Solutions
Deep East Texas

The mission of Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is to provide solutions for quality workforce development. Our vision is a regional workforce that is educated, innovative, and highly skilled in areas that match the skill requirement of the region's employers.

  1. 4.7% Unemployment Rate
    May 2025
  2. 3,559 Job Orders in
    Last 12 Months
  3. 1,195 Jobs Filled in
    12 Last Months
  4. 2,750 Average Number
    of Children in Care
    Per Day May 2025

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Latest News & Announcements

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Virtual Series: Supporting Successful Transitions for Students with Disabilities

You're invited to attend a free virtual series designed to support students with disabilities as they transition to college or enter the workforce. These informative sessions, focused on transition services, will be held monthly from September through May 2026. To learn more, please watch our introductory video.

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Unemployment Rate 2025 May

Unemployment Rate Increases in May

The May labor market statistics for the region reflected a rate of 4.7%, an increase from the April rate (4.2%). The regional unemployment rate is slightly higher than the rate recorded a year ago (May 2024).

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Portacool Recognized as 2024 Local Employer of Excellence: A Testament to Resilience and Workforce Development

Portacool has been honored with the 2024 Local Employer of Excellence Award by Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas.The recognition of Portacool as a Local Employer of Excellence underscores the critical role businesses play in Texas’s economic success.

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