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Workforce Solutions has officially launched its newly redesigned WRKSolutions website, delivering a more modern, accessible, and user-friendly digital experience for job seekers, employers, and workforce partners across the Houston-Galveston region. The new site went live on January 20, 2026, marking a major step forward in how the organization connects people to jobs, training, and workforce services.

About Workforce Solutions

Workforce Solutions is the public workforce board serving the Houston-Galveston region, focused on strengthening the local economy by connecting people with employment opportunities and helping businesses build a skilled workforce. Through career services, employer partnerships, and workforce development programs, Workforce Solutions supports individuals at every stage of their career while helping employers meet current and future talent needs.

Project Goals

• Create a clear, intuitive website experience that helps job seekers and employers quickly find relevant services and resources.
• Modernize the visual design and information architecture to better reflect Workforce Solutions’ role as a regional workforce leader.
• Ensure full accessibility and mobile responsiveness so all users can engage with the site across devices and abilities.
• Improve content flexibility and long-term scalability to support evolving workforce programs and initiatives.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria partnered with Workforce Solutions to deliver a fully modernized website focused on clarity, usability, and accessibility. The solution emphasizes streamlined navigation, WCAG-aligned accessibility best practices, and a mobile-first experience that meets users where they are. Behind the scenes, the CMS empowers staff to easily manage content, highlight programs, and keep resources up to date while maintaining strong security and performance standards.

Key Features & Functionality

• Streamlined navigation that clearly separates job seeker, employer, and partner resources.
• Mobile-first, responsive layouts optimized for phones, tablets, and desktops.
• ADA-aligned accessibility enhancements to support inclusive access for all users.
• Flexible page building tools for easy updates and content creation by staff.
• Clear calls to action guiding users to jobs, training programs, and services.
• Improved content organization to reduce confusion and support self-service.
• Visual design system that reinforces trust, clarity, and regional impact.

Project Highlights

A standout aspect of the WRKSolutions redesign is its focus on real-world usability. Every design and content decision was made to reduce friction, shorten time-to-information, and support users navigating critical career and employment decisions. The result is a website that feels approachable, efficient, and purpose-built for the diverse audiences Workforce Solutions serves.

Looking Ahead

The new WRKSolutions website provides a flexible foundation for future growth, allowing Workforce Solutions to expand programs, add tools, and evolve content as workforce needs change across the region. Ongoing support and optimization ensure the platform continues to perform, remain accessible, and deliver value over time.

Explore the New Website

Visit the new WRKSolutions website at https://www.wrksolutions.com/ and experience the improved platform firsthand.