Apr 9, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
Searching for a job can be a challenging experience, and more so if you have children to care for. To help ease the process, Workforce Solutions Capital Area offers a variety of services for parents who are seeking work, like Darriana Donegan. Darriana moved from Iowa...
Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
Why participate in an internship? Because it offers benefits for employers and students alike! Hosting an internship helps businesses build a skilled and experienced workforce, and 73% of interns are offered a full-time position, according to the Texas Workforce...
Mar 15, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
Each year, Workforce Solutions Capital Area hosts the Child Care Directors Symposium, an educational event for child care providers in Austin and Travis County to connect and share ideas. This annual training event is one of our largest offerings, and the symposium is...
Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
Workforce Solutions Capital Area provides subsidized childcare assistance to eligible low- to moderate-income families in Travis County while parents can find work or complete training to support their families. Our services related to child care are not just for...
Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
For young residents of Austin/Travis County, resources for professional growth are available from Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Goodwill Central Texas through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program, such as job skills training and...
Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Success Story
For middle school and high school students in Austin, January means more than just going back to school—it means exploring future career opportunities with many local employers at the annual Youth Career Fest event. This year, Youth Career Fest will be held on...