Who We Are
Connecting Local People to Local Jobs
As the legally designated workforce development authority of Travis County, we are well-connected as your one-stop resource for employment.
How We Support Austin’s Workforce
A Person
Real people work one-on-one with job seekers, parents, and employers—offering guidance, problem-solving, and connection at every step.
A Plan
From career training and hiring strategies to child care resources, we help build plans that fit real lives, schedules, and business needs.
Hope
Each year, thousands of people find jobs, families access child care, and employers connect with the talent they need to grow.
Who We Serve
For Job Seekers
- Personalized career support
- Training and financial resources
- Thousands placed in quality jobs each year
For Parents
- Help finding and funding child care
- Local options that fit your schedule
- Thousands of children connected to care annually
For Employers
- Talent strategies aligned to your goals
- Talent solutions from awareness to upskilling
- Proven pre- and post-hire outcomes
Our Purpose
Mission
Supporting and connecting local people to local jobs
Vision
Everyone in our region can build a career, and every employer can hire local
Core Values
Diversity · Leadership · Collaboration · Innovation · Accountability & Results
Leadership Team
Yael Lawson
Chief Executive Officer
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Angela Benavides
Chief Information Officer
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Louis Tatum
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Jameson Cardenas
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
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Caitlin Desrochers
HR Generalist
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Austin’s Hire Local Plan
The Hire Local Plan’s goal is to help Austin improve affordability by improving economically disadvantaged residents’ access to better economic opportunities. By better preparing local workers for in-demand jobs, companies can fill their roles at a lower cost and the community can see economic benefits as a result.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Under 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.