Recent News
Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 Million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases
Jan 09, 2026
Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 146,300 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.0 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.
DETCCA Public Safety Event – Thursday, December 11, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
The Deep East Texas College and Career Academy (DETCCA), in partnership with WSDET, hosted its 5th annual Public Safety Career Day at Jasper ISD, engaging students from multiple school districts in career exploration across public safety and other essential service fields.
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.
