Posts in Community Partnerships
Unlocking Futures: How Employers Team Up with School Districts to Empower Students Through Work-Based Learning
Discover the dynamic collaborations between employers and school districts, aimed at bridging the gap between classroom education and real-world experience. Dive into our blog series to explore the various forms of support employers offer to schools, empowering students with invaluable opportunities in the world of work.
TOPICS: Community Partnerships
Empowering Parents: Join Us at the Parenting Palooza Family Expo on October 7
Introducing the Parenting Palooza Family Expo - an event designed to pool resources from across the region and equip families with the tools they need for success. This expo serves as a powerful platform for families to access a wide array of local resources, enabling them to confront these challenges head-on.
TOPICS: WSRCA Events, Community Partnerships, Child Care Services
Bridging the Gap: WSRCA Teacher Externship Program Connects Classrooms to Careers
This week, we had the opportunity to help celebrate the 2023 Teacher Externship Program with participating educators from Bastrop ISD, who leveraged externships with local employers this summer into new lesson plans and opportunities for area students. Thank you to our partners at Bastrop ISD, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, and our many participating employers for helping us provide Rural Capital Area educators the opportunity to see classroom content and learning strategies applied in the workplace.
TOPICS: Business Services, Community Partnerships
WSRCA Spotlights Texas Talent & Economic Growth Project at State of Workforce & Education Summit
Thanks to the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce & the Greater San Marcos Partnership for inviting our CEO Paul Fletcher, along with Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO Tamara Atkinson, and Workforce Solutions Alamo CEO Adrian Lopez, to discuss their Texas Talent & Economic Growth Project, at the 2023 State of Workforce & Education Summit in San Marcos.
TOPICS: Community Partnerships
Unlocking the Full Potential of Back-to-School Season
Connecting Classrooms to Careers! As the excitement of a new school year approaches, educators, students, and parents are gearing up for a fresh start, and we're excited to team up with our amazing community partners in Round Rock to empower students to be Future Ready.
WSRCA Team Collaborates with Workforce Development Leaders Statewide at TAWB Gathering
We're grateful for the opportunity to attend the Texas Association of Workforce Boards Quarterly Meeting & Executive Directors' Council Retreat in Arlington this week to collaborate on best practices to continue enhancing workforce opportunities for Texans statewide.
TOPICS: Community Partnerships, WSRCA Team
