Empowering Young Texans to Succeed
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area’s Career Coaches work with 36 school districts within our 9 county region to provide in-class presentations and services related to career guidance, career preparation and workforce information including:
High-growth, high-demand occupations;
Opportunities and training in middle-skill jobs;
Pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs;
Internships
Technical and/or community colleges
Career-readiness preparation
Our goal is to bring awareness to students from elementary to high school on career options after graduation. Career awareness and exploration should happen at a young age. We believe connecting elementary and middle school students to the CTE programs offered in high school will allow students to stick with one pathway/endorsement in high school. In turn, students will graduate with certifications and experience in a field that matches their interests and skill set.
Students are also empowered to make well-informed postsecondary decisions using resources and other existing tools provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
We aim to create a lasting partnership between students, school districts, and employers to create a solid foundation for the future workforce to grow, learn, and become mindful of the Rural Capital Area labor market and career opportunities.
Meet the Team
Amanda Bailey
Career Coach
Laura Richter
Career Coach
Rachel Sotelo
Career Coach
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It was a chilly fall day in San Marcos, Texas, when the Future Ready outreach team pulled up to the Workforce Solutions office and noticed a clever fox curled up by a parked train car on the nearby tracks. He was relaxing in the sun, his ears perked as though listening intently. It turns out the Red Fox wasn’t just relaxing. He was hunting for new possibilities for his pack. He became a regular at the office, always lurking by the train tracks. The staff began to refer to him as “RC.”
RC was not only quick on his feet, but he was also slick too. He spent the next months building his skill set and adding tools to his belt. RC showed up consistently, and he was always on time and ready to learn. He became well-versed in soft skills, resume writing, interview skills, and all sorts of characteristics to make himself marketable. One morning bright and early, he heard of an opportunity to become an apprentice. RC took no time to commit to the apprenticeship, and over the next few years, he would go on to be a master electrician. Not only could he provide for his PACK, but his favorite part was also sharing his knowledge with the others in his den. RC also loves expanding his skills in other trades and prides himself on equipping others to hunt for their perfect careers.
It was a no-brainer for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area’s team to bring RC on board as the ambassador and official mascot of the PACK initiative. He embodies the mission to Prepare Adolescents with Career Knowledge.
Interested in having RC visit your school or community event? Email: communications@ruralcapital.net.
