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WSDET & TWC Employers of Excellence

Dec 05, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is proud to recognize Lufkin Gears a Baker Hughes business as the region's 2025 Local Employer of Excellence and Georgia-Pacific, which was recognized as the finalist of the Large Employer of the Year Award.

Provalus Recognized as the 2025 Veteran-Friendly Employer of the Year for Deep East Texas

Dec 02, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is proud to recognize Provalus for being named the 2025 Veteran-Friendly Employer of the Year for Deep East Texas. Provalus was proudly nominated by WSDET and accepted the award at WSDET's November 2025 board meeting.

Futures in Focus: Eighth Grade Students Enjoy Hands-On Career Exploration

Nov 26, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, Better Together, and the Stephen F. Austin State University Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship welcomed 8th graders from across Deep East Texas to explore high-demand, high-paying careers through hands-on activities, demos, and immersive experiences.

Hiring Red, White, & You! Hiring Event

Nov 25, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas hosted the Texas Workforce Commission’s 14th annual statewide hiring event, Hiring Red, White, & You! at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Polk County Career Expo Inspires Future Workforce

Oct 16, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas and the Texas State University System–Polk County Center hosted the Polk County Career Expo on October 1, 2025, where 610 students from three counties explored high-demand careers and met with more than 30 employers and education partners. Interactive exhibits—from an EMS simulator to a bucket truck demo—brought career exploration to life, connecting students with pathways to success in Deep East Texas.

Building Inclusive Workplaces: Employers Connect During NDEAM Networking Event

Oct 16, 2025

Texas Workforce Solutions–Vocational Rehabilitation Services hosted the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Business Networking Event on October 16 in Lufkin. The event celebrated the contributions of individuals with disabilities and encouraged businesses to build stronger, more diverse workplaces across Deep East Texas.