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Steve: From Combat Vet to Leading Innovation at Samsung
Steve Vigil had a 26-year career in the Army. He was then hired on at Samsung, where he is now helping lead the way in the manufacture of chips for next-generation automobiles. His story provides an example for life after the military, and how to advance within one of Central Texas’ most important industries.
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HS students training to be EMTs upon graduation
Looking for a career that can help others, Lauren entered the Pflugerville ISD Fire/EMT Academy, which trains high school students to become certified EMTs. Now she’s a sophomore at Texas A&M Commerce in a pre-med course with hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner in the ER.
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Solar, Green Jobs and Carpentry in Central Texas
Vernon Stewart is turning his life around after more than 20 years in prison. He found a job at Goodwill, then enrolled in Goodwill Excel to earn his high school diploma. Through Austin Youthworks, he joined a unique City of Austin program with the Carpenter’s Local 1266 that is equipping him for basic carpentry and solar panel installation. Vernon sees a better future for himself, and a chance to help others avoid pitfalls.
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Jorge: Getting Certified for Construction While in HS
Jorge is a senior at Crockett High School in Austin, Texas. As a freshman he was introduced to a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program that will allow him to graduate high school with the knowledge and skills to start an entry level job in construction. Right now, he has his eye on trade school and concrete, and his variety of interests and strong work ethic will ensure he finds success in his chosen field.
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The Child Care Dilemma in Central Texas
The pandemic has revealed the importance of child care for a strong economy, especially for working mothers. Yet the majority of those employed in the industry don’t earn a living wage, forcing them to depend on public income support. Those who love the profession and realize its importance have to make hard economic decisions just to stay afloat.
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Upskilling in Central Texas
In spite of the pandemic, there is still high demand for jobs in healthcare, IT, and a variety of skilled trades in the Central Texas area. Once on the job, upskilling can turn an entry level position into a longterm career with better wages. By allowing internal employees to advance, upskilling can open up new positions for others. Hear about upskilling options across career pathways, with one example from the railroad industry.
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Leads for New Skills & Better Employment in Central Texas
While the job market is beginning to rebound, the workforce is changing, and there are opportunities to learn marketable skills. Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief of WorkingNation, talks about the current national employment scene, and Sabari Raja, CEO of Nepris and Board Member of Workforce Solutions Capital Area provides several leads for Central Texas job seekers who are looking to learn new skills and find employment in today’s workforce.
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Virtual Training for High-Demand Tech Jobs in Central Texas
The high demand for skilled workers in manufacturing did not drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New opportunities are now available in a virtual setting for those looking to gain new skills in Central Texas. Justin Frost, Advanced Manufacturing Instructor at Skillpoint Alliance, and recent graduate Amber Ramsey share how the virtual environment made it easy to learn while staying safe. Melanie Flowers, the Board Chair for Workforce Solutions Capital Area shares information about the current high-tech workforce in Austin, Texas for well paying jobs with options for advancement with companies who are hiring now.
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CTE Seniors Struggle To Get Certifications During Pandemic
Covid-19 has interrupted lots of milestones for seniors, including certification exams. Career and Technical Education programs often require a hands-on final exam in order to receive a certification that can jump-start a student’s careers and advance them in college. But with campuses closed, CTE students and teachers are trying to figure out how to retool exams for a post-COVID-19 world.
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Capital IDEA Hopes To Ease Covid-19 Unemployment By Training Nurses
Many Central Texans have lost their jobs due to the economic hit from Covid-19, but the demand for medical professionals is higher than ever. One local training program is helping to meet that demand by lifting people out of lower-wage jobs and into a career in nursing.
This reporting is supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate "Getting to Work" initiative." For more information about Central Texas job opportunities, go to austinpbs.org/americangraduate.
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A Resource Guide For Covid-19 Job Seekers
The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting our economy and workforce in unprecedented ways. One place people looking for work can turn for help is Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Judy Maggio talks with Chief Strategy Officer Leah Meunier about how their resources are rescuing both laid-off employees and businesses struggling during this challenging time. This story is part of Austin PBS's American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative #amgradtx
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American Graduate: Christion, Cyber Security Analyst
"Years ago if you would have asked me about cyber security... to me it seemed like it was very Hollywood and just out of reach." Learn how Christion became a cyber security analyst in this latest episode of American Graduate: Getting to Work austinpbs.org/americangraduate #amgradtx
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American Graduate: Alex the ICU Nurse
After building concrete blocks for 13 years, Alex decided he needed something for the long haul. That's when he got into nursing.
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American Graduate: Getting to Work Roundtable
Austin PBS has highlighted local individuals who received training for high demand careers that do not require a four year degree and pay livable wages. In this special we will meet 5 Central Texans who've all proven there is more than one path to success.
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American Graduate: Tony
Tony Gayles completed a Certified Production Technician Certificate at ACC through a partnership with Workforce Solutions. Now he is a Warehouse Material Handler at Community Impact Printing.
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American Graduate: Raoul
Raoul is a veteran and a Cisco voice network engineer! Watch his story!
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American Graduate: Jason
Jason is an Enterprise Technical Support Specialist for Spectrum. He received an Associates in Local Area Network Administration (LAN) at ACC. He is currently pursuing a CCNA certification. His goal is to become a network engineer.
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American Graduate: What's your dream job? Health Expo 2019
We asked students to tell us their dream job. Health Science Career Showcase for Middle School Youth October 2019. Schools: Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Pflugerville ISD
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American Graduate: Yaneth
Yaneth Osorio graduated from Del Valle High School. She was a part of the health program for 4 years. Her goal is to become a Certified Patient Care Technician.
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American Graduate: Joe and Leticia - Flamingo Automotive
Joe Lamping is the owner of Flamingo Automotive in Austin, Texas. He discusses what he looks for in a prospective employee.
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What's Your Dream Job: Skill Up at ACC
Attendees of Skill-Up at ACC: Manufacturing Open House talk to us about their dream jobs.
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American Graduate: Ashlee
Ashlee is pursuing a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. Her goal is to become a network engineer.
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American Graduate: Leticia
Leticia Trujillo is a 23 year old automotive service technician with big dreams. She graduated from Austin Community College with an associate's degree in Automotive Technology.
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American Graduate: Getting Austin Talent to Work Special
American Graduate: Getting to Work is an initiative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The goal is to bring awareness to sustainable careers that do not require advanced degrees. The top three industries highlighted are tech, healthcare and skilled trades.
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American Graduate: Stephanie
Stephanie, a junior in high school, is currently pursuing an electrical certification!
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American Graduate: Imari
Imari recently graduated with an Associates in HVAC at ACC. He believes HVAC will get him closer to his goal of starting his own business and acquiring land for his family to live on.
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American Graduate: Melissa
Melissa Martinez is a senior at LBJ High School. She is on the health care track and is an aspiring CNA.
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American Graduate: Tracy
Tracy worked as a hairdresser for over 25 years. Now she's a licensed vocational nurse with plans to become a registered nurse.
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American Graduate: Congressman Lloyd Doggett
Congressman Lloyd Doggett talks about the success of the American Graduate program.
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American Graduate: Judith
Judith, originally from Cameroon, moved to America with no job, three kids and big dreams. Watch her journey of how she landed her dream job in the healthcare industry.
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American Graduate: Savannah's Story
Savannah is a fifth year apprentice in Austin, Texas. She is an all star pipefitter, welder, and plumber. Her dream is to travel the world while working as a journeyman.
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American Graduate: Devin Hines
Devin Hines is a senior at Hays High School. He has a passion for welding and football. His goal is to start his own welding company!
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Austin Master Workforce Plan
Austin-area workforce development community based organizations, training providers, and employers created a Master Community Workforce Plan to help individuals living in poverty find a path to financial stability. By aligning education and training providers’ training programs with employers’ needs, this workforce plan will help 10,000 economically disadvantaged individuals secure middle-skill jobs by 2021.
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What's your dream job?
Students in Austin, Texas discuss their dream jobs.
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American Graduate: Sheldon
After serving eight years in the navy, Sheldon Simmons struggled to find a decent paying job. Sheldon describes the ups and downs in his journey of securing a tech job.
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American Graduate: Crescent
Crescent was in and out of jail, doing drugs and hanging with the wrong crowd. Now he has made a big change in his life. Watch his story on overcoming hardship and starting anew.
See local Electrician training programs on KeyUp's website
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How to become an electrician
What does it take to become an electrician? Here are the steps from KLRU-TV, Austin PBS.
See local Electrician training programs on KeyUp's website
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American Graduate: Cynthia
Cynthia, a single mom, has been living paycheck to paycheck after being laid off. But now she is taking steps to advance her career.
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Jennifer Basaldua's Story
See how one person has changed their life through a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) technician certification program.
See local HVAC training programs on KeyUp's website
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