Austin Hires Local

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Austin Habitat for Humanity's Triple Impact of Homes, Community and Hope with Michele Anderson

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...

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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...

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