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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Texas Workforce of the Golden Crescent

Mission Statement: To address evolving employer and resident needs through workforce development initiatives and partnerships, resulting in a skilled and educated workforce and a dynamic economy for the Golden Crescent.

Job Matching and referrals for the public

• Access to online local, state, and nationwide job banks
• Assistance in resume preparation
• Information on salaries, job markets, and jobs in demand locally and across the country
• Tools to assess your skills
• Information about training and financial aid if your skills need upgrading
• Career exploration to find out where your interests and skills can take you professionally
• Interview techniques
• Research on companies

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SCSEP is available to adults 55 and over that are in a lower income level. Through this program staff will match interests and skills with a community service training assignment close to where the individual lives. The training assignment will be approximately 20 hours a week and will pay minimum wage during training. As the individual's experience grows Texas Workforce will help find full-time or part-time employment.

Local Employment

Employment can be found in various service industries such as wait staff, sales clerk, and housekeeping for both part-time and full-time basis. Medical positions can be found available with the local hospital and doctors' offices and include: paramedic, switchboard operator, dietary aide, personal care, doctors and nurses. Trade positions are needed in areas such as auto mechanics, air-conditioning, drivers, welders, construction, and plumbers. Positions can be found with the school district for social workers, curriculum specialist, secretaries, classroom aides, teachers, substitute teachers, and school management.

Job Listings in Local Newspapers

• The Cuero Record
  
  
• The Victoria Advocate