Workforce Solutions Capital Area

The Pathways to Economic Stability for the Healthcare Workforce funding opportunity with St. David's Foundation is open! Funding is focused on building pathways to financially sustainable careers in the Central Texas healthcare workforce. Your organization can help Central Texans struggling to make ends meet find meaningful work in high-demand healthcare careers, enabling them to earn a wage that supports both themselves and their families. Learn more about eligibility & application details: https://ow.ly/Gnom50VjQkh #atx #austintexas #healthcarejobs #workforcedevelopment #skillstraining

ICYMI: Over 110 Nursing and Radiation Therapy students at Texas State University participated in a Poverty Simulation—an immersive experience designed to deepen empathy, understanding, and compassion for individuals facing economic hardship. Through the support of our incredible community volunteers and faculty, students stepped into the shoes of those navigating the challenges of poverty. This experience helps future healthcare professionals recognize the social determinants of health and reinforces the importance of delivering equitable, patient-centered care. ??? “This opened my eyes to what many families face every day. I will carry this perspective into every patient interaction,” said one student participant. #TXSTNursing #RadiationTherapy #PovertySimulation #EmpathyInAction #FutureHealthcareHeroes #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #ATX #AustinTexas #HealthcareIndustry #HealthcareCareers #SkillsTraining #FutureLeaders

Our co-location effort with Central Texas Food Bank brings together life-enhancing support services in one convenient spot, making it easier for community members to access the help they need!?????? We're excited to expand our reach and link more people to high-demand jobs and career development opportunities, alongside essential food resources: wfsca.co/3WtknIa #atx #austintexas #jobsearch #workforcedevelopment #austinlife #austinfamily

Did you know?you could own a home in Austin for as little as $152,000? It’s not a dream—Austin Habitat for Humanity is making it happen. Michele Anderson, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity, explains more on this episode of Austin Hires Local. Watch the full episode and be sure to subscribe ?? #atx #austintexas #workforcedevelopment #affordability #sustainability

FRIDAY: The Mobile Food Pantry with El Buen Samaritano is coming to our North Career Center! ?????? Receive nutritious, shelf-stable foods and fresh produce from 8:30 am - 10:00 am. While supplies last! Find our center: wfscapitalarea.com/contact #atx #austintexas #foodpantry #communitydevelopment

?? Want to grow your financial literacy? On Wednesday, join us for a virtual course provided by CUNA certified Community Bankers with Amplify Credit Union to learn the fundamentals of banking and how to plan for your financial goals! ???? Learn about financial wellness: the state of (money-related) well-being that’s achieved and maintained when you know what you have, know where you’re headed (and take steps to get there), and feel good about it. Sign up: wfsca.co/amplify #atx #austintexas #austinlife #financialliteracy #amplify #financialequity

Austin’s Infrastructure Academy is officially here on March 26! Join us for a special launch event that will bring together Austin’s mobility and infrastructure employers, training organizations, and community leaders to create a dynamic and engaging public introduction to the Academy! Get your free tickets and see the list of employers + training partners who will be there: wfsca.co/launch #MakeALivingMakingAustin #MobilityAndInfrastructure #CareerAwareness #WorkforceDevelopment

?? Seeking feedback from our female workforce! Did you know that women make up only 14% of the mobility and infrastructure workforce? ? Workforce Solutions Capital Area is gathering feedback from the general public and women working in the field to identify real solutions that will create more opportunities, foster career growth, and improve job satisfaction for women in this critical industry. With 10,000 new mobility and infrastructure jobs created annually in Central Texas, your feedback will help ensure more women are engaged in these careers while raising awareness about how women can Make a Living Making Austin. Women of Central Texas, we want your voice to shape the future! Take our survey today... ? For women in mobility and infrastructure: wfsca.co/womeninmobility ? For the public: wfsca.co/generalsurvey #MakeALivingMakingAustin #MobilityAndInfrastructure #CareerAwareness #WorkforceDevelopment

Looking forward to this insightful discussion! Be sure to join us on April 8.

The Austin Infrastructure Academy will host its inaugural expo event on March 26 to build up a local pipeline of infrastructure workers to support billions of dollars’ worth of mobility projects underway! This event will feature a career fair to connect residents to local employers and training providers with opportunities in this growing industry. Interested in a career in the mobility and infrastructure sectors? Join us for the launch: wfsca.co/launch KXAN has the story ??