Latest Episodes
February 13, 2025
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...
00:06:23
February 04, 2025
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...
00:32:52
January 07, 2025
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...
00:31:39
December 04, 2024
"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...
00:28:13
November 17, 2024
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...
00:26:33
October 31, 2024
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....
00:36:24