Seasonal Work Helps for the Holidays, but Upskilling Builds Your Future
Seasonal jobs can be a real lifeline during the holidays. They bring quick income, flexible schedules, and a chance to gain experience when many families need it most. Across the nine county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, thousands of residents turn to seasonal work to bridge short-term financial gaps.
But seasonal jobs aren’t built to last. When the holidays end, most temporary roles end with them. If you want long term stability, better wages, and real career growth, you need skills that keep you marketable long after seasonal hiring slows. That’s where Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area steps in.
Who WSRCA Is and What We Do
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) is the nonprofit workforce development board that serves Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties. We’re funded and empowered by the Texas Workforce Commission to lead workforce development across our region, and we work every day to connect people, businesses, and community partners.
WSRCA helps job seekers with:
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Free training in high demand careers
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Free career workshops and job readiness training in our Career Centers
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One on one career coaching and counseling
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Job search support and connections to employers hiring now
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Free tuition assistance for those who qualify
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Child care assistance for eligible parents
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Pathways into high wage, high growth occupations
We also help employers recruit, hire, upskill workers, and strengthen their talent pipelines. In short, WSRCA is where business and careers meet.
National Trends Show Why Upskilling Matters
Workforce needs across America are shifting fast, and national research shows why programs like WSRCA’s are so important:
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Employers across the U.S. consistently report shortages of workers with the right skills, which boosts demand for upskilling and reskilling.
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Career and Technical Education programs serve millions of Americans every year and significantly increase employment outcomes for adults who complete training.
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Short term training and industry-recognized credentials are now among the fastest and most effective ways for workers to move into higher paying jobs.
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Many industries nationwide now hire based on skills, not just degrees, opening the door for workers who invest in targeted training.
The bottom line: upskilling gives you a competitive edge in a job market that rewards skills, adaptability, and recognized credentials.
Your Opportunities Are Bigger in Targeted Occupations
WSRCA maintains a Targeted Occupations List, which highlights the most in demand, highest opportunity careers in our region. These occupations pay a self sufficient wage of at least $19 per hour and represent real hiring needs across Central Texas. This list also tells you where funding may be available to help pay for your training if you qualify.
Examples from the list include:
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Automotive service technicians
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Bookkeeping and accounting clerks
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Bus drivers and diesel mechanics
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Carpenters, electricians, and industrial machinery mechanics
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Computer systems analysts and user support specialists
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Dental hygienists and medical assistants
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Licensed vocational nurses and radiologic technologists
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Paramedics and police officers
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Software and web developers
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Telecommunications installers and repairers
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Welders and heavy equipment operators
These are stable, well paying careers with long term growth potential. They’re also the exact occupations where WSRCA may be able to fund your training.
WSRCA Helps You Build Real Career Momentum
Seasonal work helps right now, but upskilling sets you up for the future. Through WSRCA, you can get:
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Free workshops that build job readiness
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Personalized career coaching
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Support navigating job applications and interviews
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Tuition assistance that can help cover the cost of training
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Clear career pathways tied directly to employer needs in Central Texas
You don’t have to figure out your next step alone. Whether you’re working a seasonal job, returning to the workforce, changing careers, or building a better future, WSRCA gives you the guidance and support to move forward with confidence.
Seasonal work helps today. Upskilling builds tomorrow. And WSRCA is here to help you get there.
TOPICS: Talent Development
