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Austin Hires Local, powered by Workforce Solutions Capital Area and hosted by WFS CEO Tamara Atkinson, dives deep with the trailblazers who are shaping the future of jobs in our...more

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November 24, 2025

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...

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October 30, 2025

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What if everything you thought you knew about manufacturing careers was completely outdated?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...

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October 03, 2025

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...

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September 17, 2025

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...

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August 30, 2025

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...

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August 08, 2025

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...

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