The Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board, dba Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, is one of 28 Workforce Boards in the state of Texas that is responsible for leading and governing the regions workforce system. As an administrative body, it provides oversight for employment and training programs in our area. Additionally, the Board is responsible for strategic planning to address workforce issues for a three county region. The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas region consists of the counties of Hardin, Jefferson and Orange.
The Workforce Development Board consists of up to thirty (30) members. Of these members, fifty-two percent (52%) are employers from the private sector who consistently provide input regarding the needs of employers. The other 48% is comprised of representatives from other entities, such as education, economic development, and other community-based organizations, which ensure that other workforce needs, are also addressed regarding jobseekers and other targeted populations. Members are appointed by the Chief Elected Officials of the region with final approval by the Governor. The regions chief elected officials are the County Judges of Hardin, Jefferson and Orange and the Mayor of Beaumont.
The Board employs twelve staff who are responsible for program planning, monitoring and reporting. The Board staff may be reached at 510 Park St, Suite 500, Beaumont, TX 77701 or by phone at 409.719.4750. The Board meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30am at the above address. Meeting dates are posted on this website.
Mission
“Equip Southeast Texas with the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of employers to foster the regions economic growth.”
Vision
“A world class, competitive workforce for Southeast Texas.”
The Board delivers workforce service via four Workforce Solutions offices which are located in Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Hardin county. The Board has contractors who staff these Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas locations:
There are many services available through our website and we invite you to explore, as well as, chat with Workforce Solutions staff if you have questions or need assistance.
Executive Director & Chief Elected Officials
Executive Director
Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board
Lead CEO
County Judge - Jefferson County
County Judge
Orange County
County Judge
Hardin County
Mayor
Mayor
Board Members
Get Recovery, Inc.
Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Beaumont ISD
Entergy
Sheet Metal Workers Local #54
NAACP
Golden Triangle Business Roundtable
HEB Grocery
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 479
Early Learning Pre-School & Child Care Center
Sabine Area Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Valero Energy Corporation - Port Arthur Refinery
Lamar State College - Orange
South Hampton Resources, Inc
Lamar Institute of Technology
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Motiva Enterprises
BBVA-USA
Texas Workforce Commission
ExxonMobil
Texas Dept. of Health & Human Services
International Paper
Nickum Insurance Agency
Triple S Industrial Corporation
Greater Orange Area Literacy Services
Silsbee Oaks Health Care LLP
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services