Latest Episodes
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...
00:29:33
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What if everything you thought you knew about manufacturing careers was completely outdated?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...
00:29:15
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...
00:27:15
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...
00:39:02
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...
00:44:43
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...
00:40:45