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We tailor financial resources specifically to your needs to help you plan your career and increase your income.

We have people here to support you at any point in your career journey.

Every year, we place thousands of local people in jobs thanks to our direct connection to local employers.

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

Take the first step to explore different career paths, training opportunities, or learning more about our services

By completing the form, you can register by text for an upcoming orientation that fits your schedule. Meet our team, see all the ways we can support your career journey, and join us for an optional job fair afterward!

Our career center amenities and career counseling services are available to everyone!

For career training scholarships and case-managed services, you may be eligible if you live in Austin/Travis County and are authorized to work in the U.S. and meet at least one of the below criteria:
  • You’re unemployed, have been laid off, or classify as low-income (Note: You can classify as low-income even if you’re employed)
  • Have a high school diploma and no further post-secondary certification.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Train for a Career

Train for a job that will provide great pay and stability for you and your family — starting today!

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

Workforce Solutions scholarships support training for some of the region’s high-skill, high-growth occupations.

We can help you determine what you want to study, award you with a scholarship, and connect you to employment.

Many of our programs include wraparound services, including transportation, child care assistance, mobile hotspots, and more.

Earn and Learn through Apprenticeships

Paid training and apprenticeships are an option for a variety of industries. We help many people who want to train for their future and still earn an income to pay for day-to-day expenses.
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Find the Path to a Brighter Future

Use our online Career Coach to explore careers and training in our region or take an assessment to see what careers are best for you!

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Career Events & Workshops

Join us to learn how to get the most out of Work In Texas, create effective resumes, ace job interviews, succeed at work, directly connect to employers, and more.

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Additional Resources

Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Insurance Services
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) handles all Unemployment Insurance (UI) matters. UI services are available online 24/7, and by telephone Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Note: As a rule, you can get help via the internet faster than by telephone.

All individuals who file an unemployment insurance claim must register for work at WorkInTexas.com.

For UI services available online go to the Texas Workforce Commission’s Unemployment Benefits Services page. Online services include:

To access UI services, please call 1.800.939.6631.

If you need assistance while at one of our Career Centers, please ask one of the Career Center staff. We will be glad to advise you.

Careers We Fund
The Targeted Occupations Lists are used to guide the investment of workforce program funds for training. Workforce Solutions Capital Area regularly analyzes the regional labor market, looking for industry and occupational trends. Based on this analysis, we have identified In-Demand Industries, In-Demand Occupations and Targeted Occupations.
Career Planning & Labor Market Info
  • Career Planning: Get help identifying the best job opportunities in the Austin-Travis County region.
  • Labor Market Information: We analyze local and regional labor market data to provide real-time, in-depth knowledge for your career search.
  • Career Coach: Explore careers and training in our region or take an assessment to see what careers are best for you!
Free Online Learning
Metrix Learning gives you access to self-paced, expert approved training for 180 days! Pass your courses with 80% or higher to earn a certificate of completion, which you can download, print, and bring on interviews to show employers you have the skills they’re looking for! Metrix also offers industry certification training in popular certifications, like Microsoft Office, Project Management, CompTIA, and many more!
Youth Services
Workforce Solutions Capital Area helps low-income youth (ages 14–24) prepare for success in the classroom – and on the job. You can receive work-readiness and life skills that will help you achieve your career goals. Learn more.

Contact Us

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512.485.3792

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