Latest Episodes
August 27, 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
July 15, 2025
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...
00:54:40
June 18, 2025
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...
00:31:51
May 29, 2025
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...
00:32:57
May 01, 2025
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...
00:48:51