We often hear, “People don’t want to work anymore.” Our latest episode of Austin Hires Local shatters this myth. Our CEO Tamara Atkinson sat down with our friend Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO of Skillpoint Alliance, to uncover the inspiring stories behind the push for skilled trades and workforce development.
Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Staffing and Recruiting
Austin, TX 3,907 followers
Connecting local people to local jobs. A proud partner of the American Job Center network. #WorkingInAustin
About us
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the leading provider of talent in the region. We connect employers and job seekers. Each year we help over 5,000 local employers find qualified, motivated workers and put over 40,000 people to work. We work to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system and to leverage and invest community resources in the development of human capital. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we’re leading the way in the development of a world-class workforce that gives Austin-Travis County a competitive edge in the global economy. Our programs serve both local youth and adults. Workforce Solutions Capital Area also provides subsidized childcare assistance to eligible low- to moderate-income families in Travis County and heavily invests in increasing the quality of care and school readiness preparedness of children in the care of our system providers. A proud partner of the American Job Center network. Workforce Solutions Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to persons with disabilities. Relay Texas: 1.800.735.2989 (TDD) / 711 (Voice).
- Website
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https://wfscapitalarea.com
External link for Workforce Solutions Capital Area
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- employment services, job matching, recruitment, human resources, job fairs, workforce development, labor market information, child care services, child care quality improvement, outplacement services, and employer incentives
Locations
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Primary
9001 N IH 35
Ste 110E
Austin, TX 78753, US
Employees at Workforce Solutions Capital Area
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Tamara Atkinson
CEO at Workforce Solutions Capital Area
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Audra E. Williams
East Career Center Manager at Workforce Solutions Capital Area
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Ernest Welter
Sr. Infrastructure Engineer | Data Center Planning & Provisioning | Network Patching & Troubleshooting | [etc.]
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Christopher Loveless
Career Counselor
Updates
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Our new co-location effort with Central Texas Food Bank brings together life-enhancing support services in one convenient spot, making it easier for community members to access the help they need!🥗💼🌟 We're excited to expand our reach and link more people to high-demand jobs and career development opportunities, alongside essential food resources: https://wfsca.co/3WtknIa #atx #austintexas #jobsearch #workforcedevelopment #austinlife #austinfamily
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There are thousands of jobs in fields like construction, transportation and utilities that need to be filled in Central Texas. In Pflugerville, the need is about 10,000. City of Pflugerville, Texas Public Library and Pflugerville Community Development Corp. seek to chip away at that number through a new online platform called Blue Career. The platform offers career assessments, access to training programs and internships, and job listings for anyone with a Pflugerville Library card. 🎤 “We’re really trying to meet people where they’re at and be in the community so they know that Workforce Solutions Capital Area is here to support them, not only in finding that job that they need now, but also building out a career for what they’re looking for in the future.” Amber Warne, Sr. Director of Business Engagement at WFS Capital Area Sarah Al-Shaikh, M.S. at KXAN has the story ⬇ #atx #austintexas #austintx #workforcedevelopment #jobtraining #skillstraining
Pflugerville Public Library launches new online platform for skilled trades industry
https://www.kxan.com
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For Austin's child care providers: Explore creative ways real people are using the cooperative model to create fair, just, stable jobs in the essential care-giving industry! Join the City of Austin Economic Development Department on Sept. 18 and explore real-world examples of caregiver-owned co-ops as well as parent and family-owned cooperatives working to make great care a reality even within the constraints of our current private pay system. This is a free virtual workshop! Register: https://ow.ly/4sp150SZicl? #atx #austintexas #austintx #austinlife #austinfamily #k12 #earlychildhoodeducation #childcare
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Happy Labor Day! We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend. Our three career centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Find resources 24/7 on our website: wfscapitalarea.com #austin #austintexas #austintx #austinlife #atx #jobsearch #resumewriting #newjob #jobs #careers #nowhiring #hiringnow #workintexas #texan #laborday #holiday #longweekend
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Have you seen the latest episode of our podcast Austin Hires Local? Our host and CEO Tamara Atkinson joins workforce hero Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO of Skillpoint Alliance, to uncover the inspiring stories behind the push for skilled trades and workforce development in the Austin metro! ▶️ Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g2v9DqV5
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A true honor to be selected as an Austin Business Journal Women in Business award winner and to spend an afternoon among so many powerful women and friends who support me. Special thanks to my incredible team at Workforce Solutions Capital Area and to ABJ for recognizing the role of nonprofits in shaping our local economy. A bit more on the award and our role in the Austin Infrastructure Academy: https://lnkd.in/gRU6r4Hp #ABJWIB
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Applications for funding through Movability's GoGrant program are open through Sept. 4! This micro-grant program gives Austin-based businesses and nonprofits up to $7,500 to help connect their employees, customers, students, and volunteers with affordable, sustainable commute options. >> Learn more: movabilitytx.org/gogrant >> Sign up to join the GoGrant mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gXhEVHv4 #atx #austintexas #austintx #mobility #infrastructure #workforcedevelopment #community
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Workforce Solutions Capital Area reposted this
Our Executive Director, Larissa Davila, and Yael Lawson from Workforce Solutions Capital Area shared valuable insights on a panel discussion on childcare in Austin, hosted by The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC). The event addressed key topics, including the challenges families face in accessing quality child care and barriers childcare providers face in running a profitable & sustainable business. #ChildCareAdvocacy #Austin #WeAreEGBI
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Looking for work in Austin? We'll see you at the next Career Info Session & Job Fair on Sept. 4! Meet local employers hiring now: ⭐ Amica ⭐ City of Austin ⭐ H&R Block ⭐ Peak Performers ⭐ And more! Starts at 9 am! Find our center: wfscapitalarea.com/contact #atx #austintexas #austinlife #austinjobs #jobsearch #newcareer
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