Workforce and Education Readiness Continuum (WERC)

• American YouthWorks
• Austin Area Urban League
• El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission
• Foundation Communities
• Goodwill Industries of Central Texas
• Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
• Manos de Cristo
• Workforce Solutions Capital Area

WERC participants are eligible to receive a number of education and training services including:

• Job Search Assistance
• Occupational & Job-specific Training
• Resume & Interviewing Workshops
• Employment Support Services
• Transportation Assistance
• Emergency Support Services
• Skills Assessments & Certifications
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• Financial Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Spanish Literacy
• One-on-One Case Management
• Child Care Support

Each partner brings a unique strength to the overall mix. Workforce Solutions Capital Area, in particular, specializes in Workforce Development. Those interested in the WERC program can visit any one of our three convenient Career Centers to receive one-on-one time with a case manager, job search assistance, job readiness instruction, and assistance accessing a variety of employment training options, including college-level courses, occupational certifications and licenses, On-the-Job Training, and more.

Additional information about the services our other partners provide can be found below.

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be a current resident of the City of Austin and/or Travis County
• Must be at or below 200% of the current federal poverty income guidelines (additional information below)
• Must be able to verify citizenship and/or authorization to work in the U.S. (for workforce development programs only)

Eligible individuals must have an monthly family income less than:

• $2,023 for a family of one
• $2,743 for a family of two
• $3,463 for a family of three
• $4,183 for a family of four
• $4,903 for a family of five
• $5,623 for a family of six
• $6,343 for a family of seven