Who We Are
Connecting Local People to Local Jobs
We lead the Austin–Travis County workforce system, bringing partners and resources together to connect local people to local jobs and help employers find the talent they need.
What You Can Expect From Us
A Person
Real people work one-on-one with job seekers, parents and employers—providing guidance, solving problems and opening doors.
A Plan
From career training and hiring strategies to child care resources, we create personalized plans that help people and businesses reach their goals.
Hope
Every year, thousands of people build careers, families access quality child care and employers find the talent they need to grow.
Our Impact
Creating a Ready and Skilled Workforce
Fiscal Year 2025 Outcomes
10,244
Job seekers served
+$29,517
Median annual earnings increase among participants following workforce services
4,800
Employers served
5,422
Children supported through child care scholarships
15,595
Students served through career awareness and exploration efforts
58,791
Visits to WFS career centers for services
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
What Guides Our Work
Purpose
Creating a ready and skilled workforce for Central Texas businesses
Mission
Supporting and connecting local people to local jobs
Vision
Everyone in our region can build a career, and every employer can hire local
Leadership Team
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Explore Our Strategic Plans
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.