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A Teacher’s View: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Externships with Elaine Diaz
What if the teacher preparing your future workforce had never actually worked in your industry? Host Samantha Ruiz-Gross, career and education specialist with Workforce Solutions Capital Area,…
Breaking the Silo: How Competing Hospitals United to Solve Austin's Healthcare Shortages
How did Austin more than double its nursing graduates in just five years? Beth Vaughn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNML, joins Ashley King to discuss the collaborative efforts transforming healthcare workforce…
Fixing Austin’s Construction Workforce Shortage: JE Dunn’s Jason Beiter Shares the Blueprint
What made a Crockett High School intern's eyes light up when he discovered construction safety as a career path? Sarah Garza sits down with Jason Beiter, Vice President and Director of Construction…
Manufacturing is Magic: Inspiring the Next Generation with Keri Westland of Carr Lane Manufacturing
What if everything you thought you knew about manufacturing careers was completely outdated? Host Monica Magallanes welcomes Keri Westland, Chief Administrative Officer at Carr Lane Manufacturing,…
Yael Lawson Takes the Helm at Workforce Solutions with Bold Priorities for Austin
In this milestone episode, former CEO Tamara Atkinson sits down with Yael Lawson, Workforce Solutions Capital Area's newly appointed Interim CEO and longtime Chief Operations Officer. With 25 years…
S1E21 From Grounded Graduates to Community Impact with Dr. Kristi Kirk of Concordia University Texas
What if a university president told you to call them directly with your workforce needs and they'd build a custom program around it?Host Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area,…
Building Resilient Communities: Texas Mutual CEO Jeanette Ward on Workforce and Childcare
What does an insurance company have to do with child care and workforce development? At Texas Mutual, the answer is: more than you might expect. Host Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions…
The Human Side of Transit: CapMetro CEO Dottie Watkins on Workforce and Community
How do romantic moments, regional growth, and emerging tech like AI all intersect at your local bus stop? In this episode of Austin Hires Local, host Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions…
S1E18 Soft Skills Disasters and Lunch Thieves: The Workplace Stories TWC Chairman Never Expected
What do lunch thieves, soft skills disasters, and a night-shift truck stop cook have to do with Texas' workforce future?Join Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, as she…
S1E17 The Classroom Is Where Careers Begin: A Workforce Blueprint with Commissioner Travillion
Today Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, sits down with Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion from Precinct One for an inspiring conversation about workforce development…
S1E16 A Hall of Fame Serve for Austin's Workforce: AI, Child Care & Careers with Capital IDEA
What do time management, mental wellness, and child care have in common? They're among the biggest hurdles facing working adults in Central Texas trying to rise out of poverty—and Capital IDEA is…
S1E15 The Servant Leader's Playbook: Quincy Dunlap on the ROI of Expanding Workforce Access
What might be possible for Austin’s workforce if every employer saw talent the way the Urban League does? Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, hosts Quincy Dunlap, President and…
Make a Living Making Austin: Inside the Infrastructure Academy Launch
“Make a Living, Making Austin.” That’s the promise behind the new Austin Infrastructure Academy—and it’s answering a big question: How do we connect local talent to the 10,000+ jobs being created…
Impact & Input: Your Voice in Austin's Hire Local Plan
In this special mini-episode, host Tamara Atkinson explores Austin's critical workforce challenges and the evolution of the Hire Local Plan. She discusses how addressing the skills gap is essential…
S1E12 Austin Habitat for Humanity's Triple Impact of Homes, Community and Hope with Michele Anderson
Did you know you could own a home in Austin for $152,000? Discover how Austin Habitat for Humanity is making the impossible possible for Austin's workforce. Join host Tamara Atkinson and Michele…
Shaping Texas’ Future: Commissioner Joe Esparza on Veterans, Employers, and Childcare
What innovative strategies is TWC Commissioner Joe Esparza using to support veterans and small businesses in the Texas workforce? Join Tamara Atkinson and the Commissioner, as Joe shares his unique…
S1E10 "The Courteous Commissioner”: Alberto Treviño on Building a Better Texas Workforce
Why is the Texas Workforce Commission and workforce boards often referred to as one of the state's "best-kept secrets"—a label that suggests they may not be receiving the attention they deserve—and…
S1E9 Redefining Apprenticeship: Workforce Solutions and National Trends with Melanie Flowers
Originally filmed Oct 24, 2024 How does the "Tool Belt Diva," Melanie Flowers, transform her passion for building into groundbreaking workforce development strategies? Today on Austin Hires Local,…
S1E8 Building a Resilient Community: Comm. Brigid Shea on Childcare, Housing, and Climate Jobs
Host Tamara Atkinson welcomes Commissioner Brigid Shea to share her expertise on critical community issues like affordable childcare and workforce sustainability in Travis County. Brigid sheds light…
S1E7 Solving the Wealth Gap Puzzle: Goodwill CEO Rob Neville on AI and Education
How did a childhood knack for solving the Rubik’s Cube springboard Rob Neville into college, and eventually a career in workforce development? Host Tamara Atkinson sits down for an inspirational…
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