For Job Seekers
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Hear from job seekers, families, and child care providers who’ve used Workforce Solutions Capital Area programs to take the next step—whether that’s finding a job, accessing child care, or building a career.
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Travis County $75M affordable child care initiative underway with scholarships, expansion plans
Child care scholarships, after-school care and other efforts are underway to grow a voter-approved initiative to provide more affordable child care for low-income families in Travis County. In 2024, voters approved increasing…
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Travis County considers expanding affordable child care offerings with designated slots, nontraditional hours
Travis County is looking to provide guaranteed child care availability for low-income families and expand child care options for families working during nontraditional hours.
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“A Gift for My School … A Gift for My Spirit” | Tammy on Child Care Services Partnerships
Tammy Fortin, owner of Easterseals Little Lonestar Academy, describes her partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area in one word: gift. A gift to her. A gift to her teachers. A…
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“I Was Panicking — I Didn’t Know Where to Turn” | Cindy on Starting Over After Layoff
After being laid off from a longtime role in healthcare, Cindy felt overwhelmed — unsure where to go or how to start over. That’s when she got connected to Workforce…
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Travis County invests $21 million in affordable child care
County commissioners have taken their biggest step yet towards getting families tangible access to child care.