HOUSTON (November 19, 2008)— In the first phase of its strategic branding initiative that begins with a new logo and graphic identity, HoustonWorks USA has launched a redesigned web site created in house with design expertise provided by Love Advertising. The freshly designed site, www.houstonworks.org, provides expanded information about the programs and services offered for Houston area youth and in its nine Workforce Solutions Career Office locations delivered with a sharp new professional look.Employers looking for skilled talent will now be able to easily access our centers via the site and Houston area residents seeking employment opportunities will be able to quickly navigate the site to find up-to-date employment opportunities here in the Greater Houston Area. “We are extremely proud of our new site and the opportunity to provide a state of the art, cutting edge mechanism to reach Houston area citizens. We fully understand the power of the worldwide web and the need to be appropriately linked. This new and improved website highlights the history and programs of our great organization and also makes it easy for donors to contribute.” said, Larry V. Green Esq. CEO of HoustonWorks, USA. One of the main features of the web site is the ability to easily make donations online to their scholarship initiative, which will provide scholarships to local students attending vocational schools and universities. The site has many invaluable resources for youth including HoustonWorks scholarshipapplication and information regarding summer internship opportunities.The site also provides information on the rich 24 year history of HoustonWorks USA, including, news, press releases, complete management team bios and board of director information.
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About HoustonWorks USA:
HoustonWorks USA serves over 400,000 persons annually with job placement,continuing education and vocational training. HoustonWorks USA manages several of the largest Workforce Solutions offices in the Houston and the surrounding region for the Houston Galveston Area Council. These offices offer a wide range of services for job seekers as well as employers looking for trained workers. Job seekers can attend a variety of workshops including job search techniques and resume writing, or use the resource library with Internet access and postings of local, state and national job openings. Training is also available in career fields such as healthcare, business, computers and education. HoustonWorks is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization.