Jan 22, 2025 | In the News, Job Seekers
Opportunity Austin, in collaboration with Con Mi Madre and Dress for Success Austin, will host the HER Power Summit from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd. The event aims to provide 100 women from diverse backgrounds with...
Dec 19, 2024 | Blog, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
From Tamara Atkinson, CEO at Workforce Solutions Capital Area As we close out 2024, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your incredible support and dedication to the Mobility + Infrastructure Sector Partnership this year. Your hard work and...
Nov 14, 2024 | Case Studies, Employers, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
Building off a 2018 Brookings report that profiled the newly launched DC Infrastructure Academy, this piece aims to further contextualize and demystify what these academies are attempting to do by focusing on a new example in Austin, Texas. The details matter for how...
Nov 1, 2024 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
The Other Ones Foundation, or TOOF, cut the ribbon on a vocational skills center that will serve the homeless population in Austin. The John Paul DeJoria Vocational Skills Center opened Friday at the Esperanza Community. Its goal is to “host a new approach to...
Oct 14, 2024 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
City Council on Thursday approved a $5 million contract with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to start and manage the Austin Infrastructure Academy for 12 months. In addition to job training, the contract with Workforce Solutions includes the provision of child...
