Business Services
The team at the Office for Business Partnerships (OBP) was created in order to better serve employers in the Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. Our Business Service Consultants (BSC’s) are available Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer any questions regarding labor market information, wage information and staffing solutions. To post job openings or to inquire any of our other business services, please feel free to contact a BSC at 956.661.5717.
Along with our Business Service Consultants, the Office for Business Partnerships also houses the Business Development Specialists (BDS’s). These BDS’s specialize in assisting new businesses with their human resource and staffing challenges. If you would like to speak to or set up an appointment with a BDS, please feel free to contact the OBP at 956.661.5717.
Services Available to Employers – a TALENT for BUSINESS awaits!
- Fill job openings without ever leaving your office - Logon to http://www.WorkInTexas.com and create a job posting!
- Recruit in one of our Workforce Solutions Centers - located in the Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. These centers can provide a space where your recruiters can meet and interview job seekers.
- Have a hiring event at your jobsite or one of our centers with the assistance of our Staffing Consultants, who will make sure to refer the right candidates for your job openings.
- Partner with local chambers of commerce and economic development committees to promote economic development activities and projects.
- Learn how our Prove It assessments can assist with screening, testing and hiring better qualified employees to reduce your turnover costs.
- Find assistance with our Rapid Response services offered to companies and their employees who may be facing plant closures or mass layoffs.
- Use our Directory of Business Resources to find important, up-to-date information regarding state and federal guidelines and statistics.
- Get immediate answers to frequently asked questions on our FAQ’s page.
