Latest Episodes
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
April 03, 2025
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...
00:10:53
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...
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