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  • “A Continuous Resource” | Southwest Airlines on Partnering with Workforce Solutions

    “A Continuous Resource” | Southwest Airlines on Partnering with Workforce Solutions

    Southwest Airlines shares how Workforce Solutions Capital Area has become more than a hiring partner — but a continuous resource for recruiting, workforce events, and community connection.

    In this employer testimonial, Southwest reflects on how the partnership has evolved over time through ongoing collaboration, candidate support, hiring events, and a deeper understanding of the company’s workforce needs.

    From providing interview space near the airport to helping connect qualified candidates with career opportunities, Workforce Solutions continues to support employers through relationship-driven workforce solutions.

    “It’s not just a one and done.”

    In this story:

    • Employer hiring support
    • Workforce partnerships
    • Candidate recruitment
    • Community hiring events
    • Aviation and airport careers
    • Long-term workforce collaboration

    Thank you to Southwest Airlines for sharing their partnership story.

  • Local Organizations Propel Next Generation’s Shift to Trade Work

    Local Organizations Propel Next Generation’s Shift to Trade Work

    Last month, ACC purchased a 560,000-square-foot facility for its new Southeast Austin campus, making additional space for its workforce training programs and the university’s Infrastructure Academy. The academy launched in 2025 in collaboration with the city, ACC, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area, a nonprofit supporting individuals in their search for local jobs. The academy is intended to help properly prepare students to meet the growing demand for workers for large-scale construction efforts like the I-35 and light rail expansions and the convention center redevelopment. The rapid, controversial emergence of data centers in Texas is also driving demand for skilled labor.

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  • Journal Profile: Yael Lawson plans to use connection to boost Austin’s workforce

    Journal Profile: Yael Lawson plans to use connection to boost Austin’s workforce

    Yael Lawson views her role as a connector in the Austin community to bolster both working people and needs of businesses. 

    Lawson is the relatively new CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, a nonprofit that’s tasked with finding ways to get locals good-paying jobs in the Austin area. 

    “We’re a convener and collaborate on how we bring organizations together to collaborate, and so I really want to focus on that,” Lawson said. 

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  • Mia Wood | From Skillpoint Graduate to Electrician

    Mia Wood | From Skillpoint Graduate to Electrician

    Mia Wood shares how Skillpoint Alliance’s Electrical Program helped launch her career in the skilled trades.

    After struggling to find direction, Mia found opportunity through hands-on electrical training, support from instructors, and a passion for commercial electrical work. By graduation day, she had already secured the job she had been hoping for — and started her path toward becoming a journeyman electrician debt-free.

    Today, Mia is building a successful career while continuing her education through an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program.

    Workforce Solutions Capital Area is proud to partner with training providers like Skillpoint Alliance to help connect Central Texans to meaningful career pathways and workforce opportunities.

    Learn more about Skillpoint Alliance.

  • ACC joining Austin-area schools for new healthcare academy

    ACC joining Austin-area schools for new healthcare academy

    Austin Community College is collaborating with area schools to connect students to medical careers through the Central Texas Healthcare Academy.

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  • New program gives high school students dual credit options in healthcare

    New program gives high school students dual credit options in healthcare

    Thousands of students in Central Texas will have access to training and education that will set them up for a healthcare career, starting in the fall.

    The Austin Community College District and Workforce Solutions Capital Area on Monday announced the launch of the Central Texas Healthcare Academy, which will be available to students within the Pflugerville Independent School District and Hays Consolidated Independent School District starting in the fall of 2026.

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  • It used to take 2 years to get affordable childcare in Travis County. Now, it’s taking months

    It used to take 2 years to get affordable childcare in Travis County. Now, it’s taking months

    Travis County is working with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the nonprofit that also manages the state’s affordable childcare list, to connect families with Raising Travis County scholarships.

    Marjorie Vese Villafranco, a family services manager for Workforce Solutions, said the funding is coming at a crucial time for new parents.

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  • Cater-2-U Home Health Care Services Turns Connections into Immediate Hiring Success

    Cater-2-U Home Health Care Services Turns Connections into Immediate Hiring Success

    Through participation in a Healthcare Job Fair hosted by Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Cater-2-U Home Health Services successfully connected with qualified candidates and met immediate hiring needs. The event provided a platform for the employer to engage directly with job seekers, streamline recruitment, and identify talent aligned with their service model.

    Cater-2-U’s strong engagement and readiness to hire resulted in immediate outcomes, demonstrating the value of in-person hiring events in today’s competitive healthcare labor market.

    Like many healthcare providers, Cater-2-U faces ongoing challenges in recruiting qualified staff to support growing service demands. Traditional hiring methods can be time-consuming, often delaying the onboarding of critical roles needed to maintain high-quality care.

    To overcome these challenges, Cater-2-U participated in a targeted hiring event designed to accelerate recruitment and connect with job ready candidates in a single setting.

    Cater-2-U Health Services leveraged the Healthcare Job Fair to meet candidates face-to-face, conduce really time interviews, on the spot background checks, and assess qualifications efficiently. With support from Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s Business Services team, the employer had access to diverse pool of prepared job seekers, many of whom were aligned with healthcare roles and actively seeking employment.

    “The job fair was highly successful, with a strong pool of candidates who brought experience across a variety of areas. The event was well organized and effectively accommodated all participating companies,” Eddie Stamps, CEO of Cater-2-U Home Health Care Services, said.

    A coordinated effort across Workforce Solutions teams, including Business Services and Career Services, helped ensure candidates were informed, prepared, and ready to engage with employers, creating an environment conducive to immediate hiring decisions.

    Cater-2-U Health Services achieved significant results during the event. Five candidates were hired on the spot, the employer connected with a strong pipeline of additional qualified candidates, and immediate hiring needs were addressed, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles. These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of direct engagement between employers and job seekers, all allowing Cater2U to quickly identify and secure talent.

    “From a hiring perspective, we were able to connect with several qualified candidates and successfully hired five individuals from the event,” Stamps said.

    Cater-2-U’s success at the Healthcare Job Fair demonstrates how strategic hiring events can deliver immediate results. By participating in a coordinated workforce initiative, the employer was able to accelerate hiring, reduce recruitment timelines, and build a strong talent pipeline.

    This success reinforces the value of Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s services for local employers in supporting healthcare providers and connecting job seekers to meaningful employment opportunities turning connections into careers in real time.

    Our tailored solutions at various levels of support can assist your business with awareness-raising, training, placement, and upskilling. Learn more and contact us to begin.

  • Travis County approves $17.6M in childcare contracts to expand access

    Travis County approves $17.6M in childcare contracts to expand access

    Travis County Commissioners on Tuesday approved millions in contracts that they said would expand childcare access in the county, with a particular focus on after-school and summer programs, as part of a funding initiative voters approved in 2024.

     The contracts with more than a dozen local nonprofits — including United Way for Greater Austin, Austin Sunshine Camps, Latinitas and the Greater Austin YMCA — collectively represent a $17.65 million investment in childcare across the county.

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  • Travis County approves $17.6M expansion of childcare programs

    Travis County approves $17.6M expansion of childcare programs

    Travis County commissioners voted Tuesday on more than $17 million in new contracts aimed at expanding childcare, after‑school programs and summer opportunities for families across the county.

    The $17.65 million investment fund contracts with 13 community partners through the Raising Travis County initiative, which was approved by voters to increase access to affordable, high‑quality childcare and out‑of‑school time programs.

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