About Workforce
Solutions Capital Area
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the Travis County/Austin-area’s leading workforce development organization. We help train and connect job seekers with jobs.
Standing with Austin’s
Businesses and Workers
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is dedicated to advancing the Austin/Travis County workforce and local economy.
Who We Are
Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board (WFS Capital Area) is the leadership and governing body for the regional workforce system. We are responsible for the planning, oversight, and evaluation of workforce development activities in the Austin/Travis County area. We are a private, publicly-funded non-profit organization.
Through the fostering of partnerships and collaborations, researching and sharing of labor market and economic information, identifying workforce needs of employers and residents, and consulting and advising on public policy, WFS Capital Area helps to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system. Together we are enabling people and businesses to be competitive in a global market.
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Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Diversity
Our greatest strength is our individual differences – backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives which are a reflection of the community. We encourage and appreciate open discussion and consideration of diverse perspectives.
Leadership
We inspire and empower others into action to achieve our vision. We give of our time and talents to build a prosperous community.
Collaboration
We value and foster partnerships with the community to achieve our goals and attain our vision. We treat everyone with respect, listen to each other, and act together for the betterment of all.
Innovation
We value creativity and foster an environment that produces innovative ideas and solutions to address changing needs.
Accountability and Results
As stewards of public trust, we operate with high standards of integrity and professionalism. We are responsible for our actions and accountable for the results. We are transparent in conducting our business.
Strategic Plans
Community Workforce Plan: By aligning education and training providers’ training programs with employers’ needs, this workforce plan will help 10,000 economically disadvantaged individuals secure middle-skill jobs by 2021.
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA): Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), local workforce development boards are required to develop a four-year strategic plan that identifies and describes policies, procedures, and local plans that align with the Texas Workforce Commission’s state plan.
Board of Directors
Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS Capital Area) is led by a board of directors comprised of volunteer community leaders representing business, education, labor, economic development, community-based organizations, and government.
Officers
Melanie Flowers
Chair
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Marky Sherry
Vice Chair
Baylor Scott & White Health
David Parks
Secretary/Treasurer
enChoice Inc.
Full Board of Directors (A - D)
Leonard Aguilar
Southwest Pipe Trades Association
Robert Alexander
Texas Workforce Commission / HHS
Veronica Briseno
City of Austin
Steven Brockman-Weber
Ascension Seton
Eddie Chien
Luminex Corp.
Joseph Cooper
Local 286 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union
Susan Dawson
E3 Alliance
Veronda Durden
Any Baby Can
Full Board of Directors (E - J)
Sheila Fata
St. David’s HealthCare
Melanie Flowers
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Teresa Granillo
AVANCE
Joene Grissom
Grissom & Associates
Garrett Groves
Austin Community College District
Bill Imhoff, III
Intertech Flooring
Full Board of Directors (K - Z)
Cesiah Kessler
Experis
Wayne Knox
Hutson-Tillotson University
Lawrence Lyman
Travis County HHS
Thomas Miranda
Sparkovation Advisors
John Newman
Athena Manufacturing
David Parks
enChoice Inc.
Yesenia Plascencia
Visa
Sabari Raja
Nepris
Veronica Ramirez
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation
Mark Sherry
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare
Annette Tielle
Del Valle Independent School District
Kwee Lan Teo
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Phil Walker
Career Partners International
Chief Elected Officials
Judge Andy Brown
Travis County
Mayor Steve Adler
City of Austin
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
WFS Capital Area Board of Directors Meetings are held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the last Thursday of every other month at 9001 N IH 35, Ste 110E, Austin, TX 78753 (unless otherwise noted on agendas and public notices).
Meet Our Leadership Team
Performance
Workforce Solutions Capital Area prides itself on meeting goals and exceeding expectations. Below you can find information on how we’re doing.
Monthly Performance Report
Training Effectiveness Matrix
Contact Us
If you need an immediate response, please call or visit one of our three Career Centers directly.
