Feb 3, 2021 | Blog, Success Story |
Offering pre-apprentice dual credit courses can benefit schools and employers alike. For schools introducing career and technical education (CTE) programs, they can gain industry input and guidance from career professionals. For participating employers, they have the...
Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Success Story |
David Arredondo graduated from John B. Connally High School in Austin in 2020 with plans to begin his collegiate career as a soccer player. Despite COVID-19 interfering with his playoff-bound high school soccer season, David impressed college coaches and was slated to...
Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Success Story |
Victoria Bradley was born and raised in Austin. She returned to her hometown in 2020 to take a mental health break from her studies at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Victoria planned to continue her studies in the summer, but the pandemic put her...
Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Success Story |
As the pandemic continues, the importance of creating safe and nurturing spaces for the children of working parents in Austin becomes more apparent. Many providers have limited resources, but seek to continue offering care. To support them, Workforce Solutions Capital...
Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Success Story |
Workforce Solutions Capital Area estimates that the Austin metro area will have more than 60,000 middle-skill openings to fill and believes perception is a key barrier for recruitment of talent. Meanwhile, businesses in the trades cite talent shortage as one of the...
Aug 6, 2020 | Blog, Success Story |
Ever since childhood, Abigail Leighton has always enjoyed building things and working with her hands. This interest is what led Abigail, who has called Austin home since 2002, to the skilled trades and a budding career as an electrician. Before entering the trades,...