Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas
The Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board, dba Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, is one of 29 Workforce Boards in the state of Texas.
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas provides career guidance to assist in job search, training, and educational opportunities for residents of Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties. We help employers find and retain employees and understand labor market data. By doing so, we hope to build strong economic growth in Southeast Texas.
Along with our online services, our workforce centers are located in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, and Silsbee.
Our Mission
“Equip Southeast Texas with the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of employers to foster the region’s economic growth.”
Our Vision Statement
“A world-class, competitive workforce for Southeast Texas.”
Areas Served by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas
The Board is responsible for strategic planning to address workforce issues for the counties of Jefferson, Orange and Hardin. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas operates four workforce centers in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, and Silsbee.
Our Leadership
Executive Director and Chief Elected Officials
Board Members
About the Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board
The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas board is business and community-focused with approximately 30 members across private-sector business, education, and community-based organizations.
- 52% are employers from the private sector who consistently provide input regarding the needs of employers.
- 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 job seekers and other targeted populations.
- Members are appointed by the Chief Elected Officials [link to Board/leadership page] of the region with final approval by the Governor. The region’s chief elected officials are the County Judges of Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin, 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 9:30 a.m.