Jan 20, 2026

First Quarter Bastrop County Job Fair

Join us for the First Quarter Bastrop County Job & Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, January 20th , 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Bastrop County Community Center (15 American Legion Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602). This is more than just a job fair — it’s a one-stop event for career growth, networking, and community support. This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for anyone interested in advancing their career, making new connections, or exploring local support resources. Whether you’re actively seeking employment or simply exploring your next step, this is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired! Here’s what you can look forward to: • Meet Employers Ready to Hire: Shake hands with top local companies looking for talent. • Explore Community Resources: Discover organizations offering tools and services to support your success. Bring your resume, your questions, and your energy — and leave with new opportunities, connections, and confidence.

Jan 21, 2026

Showcase Your Skills & Abilities

Showcase Your Skills & Abilities - Learn how to prioritize your knowledge, skills, and abilities on your applications, resumes and social media to increase your interview prospects.

Jan 21, 2026

Future Careers Expo

Future Careers Expo is a free hiring and career event on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666). Meet employers and explore opportunities in government, technology, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and more.

Jan 21, 2026

Salary Negotiation Techniques

Salary negotiation is important in the job search process as it involves an applicant communicating their worth once a job offer is made. Learn how to understand your labor market value so you can become successful in the negotiation process.

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Our Child Care Portal is your destination for in-depth information and resources for parents and child care providers in the Rural Capital Area.

“Start My VR” is an online self-referral portal for prospective vocational rehabilitation customers, providing a convenient way for individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment to inquire about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services and/or be connected to a VR staff member.

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Target Demand Occupations

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has identified the industries and occupations most in demand in our nine-county area that also pay a self-sufficient wage of at least $19.00 per hour.

The Upskilling Toolkit

Human Resource Development within your company is meant to support the continual growth of your employees by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and abilities. Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area can help you identify grants, partnerships, and strategies that can best help you to achieve the goals of your organization.

Apprenticeship Solutions

As a business leader, you are driven to help move your company forward. To do that, you actively seek bold, new ideas and solutions to everyday challenges like talent recruitment, training, and retention. Apprenticeship programs are a proven solution to creating and retaining a pipeline of diverse, specialized talent that allows businesses like yours to succeed today.

Tuesday Talks

The "Tuesday Talks" video series aims to give you need-to-know information to help your job search or career exploration. The best thing is that we designed these videos to let you learn on the go.

Virtual Career Training Workshops

Upskill your career! Attend one of our many free career workshops and watch our webinars to create new workforce opportunities.

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Upskill Today! Take advantage of free unlimited access to more than 5,000 Metrix Learning courses to upgrade your skills and get you ready for job opportunities. Courses range from 30 to 60 minutes and are available in English & Spanish.