Building Futures in Public Service: Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Hosts Career Day for 400+ Students
Law Enforcement and Public Service Day
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) recently partnered with Round Rock ISD to host Law Enforcement and Public Service Day, bringing together more than 400 high school students from across Central Texas for an immersive day of career exploration.
Students from Round Rock High School, Stony Point High School, Westwood High School, Cedar Ridge High School, McNeil High School, and Lockhart High School—each currently enrolled in Law and Public Service pathways—participated in the event held at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center.
The day included three content-specific breakout sessions and a Networking Hour where students connected with professionals from over 30 local law enforcement, legal, public service, and military agencies. These engaging sessions offered real-world insights into a variety of public service careers. Watch our Law Day video!
Breakout topics included:
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Becoming a Homicide Detective
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What to Expect in Your Journey to Become a Lawyer
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Victim Services
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The Role of a SRO, K9, and Police Department within an ISD
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Being a Judge in Texas
The event provided students with invaluable firsthand knowledge and helped them explore diverse career paths in public service while building professional connections that may guide their futures.
WSRCA is proud to support students pursuing careers that serve and protect our communities. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all participating agencies and professionals who made this event impactful and inspiring.
Participating Industry Partners Included:
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Acadian Ambulance
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Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship
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Austin Police Department (Crime Scene Unit, Recruiting Team, Victim Services)
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Gary Job Corps
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Partney Law
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Round Rock Fire Department
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Round Rock Police Department
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Round Rock ISD General Counsel
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Round Rock ISD Police Department
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Slaton Schauer Law Firm
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STARFlight
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Travis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
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Travis County Medical Examiner
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Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services
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U.S. Air Force
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U.S. Army
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U.S. Marine Corps
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U.S. Navy
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Williamson County Community Affairs Unit
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Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precincts 1 and 3
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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
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423rd District Court - Bastrop County
We’re grateful for the ongoing collaboration that makes these events possible and look forward to continuing to prepare the next generation of public servants.
