Austin Trades Day 2025 Showcases Careers that Build Central Texas
Nov 05, 2025
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), in partnership with the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF), Austin Community College (ACC), and Workforce Solutions Capital Area, is proud to support Austin Trades Day 2025, happening Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Travis County Exposition Center (7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX).
Austin Trades Day is a hands-on career exploration event giving Central Texas students the chance to discover pathways in construction, engineering, and skilled trades. Students can build, create, and innovate through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations, from carpentry, electrical, and welding to plumbing, masonry, and design technology.
Hands-on workshops let students wire light switches, operate heavy equipment simulators, try virtual welding, build tile and flooring projects, and take part in skill challenges like screw drilling and nail driving. These experiences help connect classroom learning to high-demand, high-wage careers shaping the future of the region.
“Austin Trades Day is a powerful example of how education, industry, and workforce development come together to inspire the next generation,” said Paul Fletcher, CEO of WSRCA. “By connecting students directly with skilled professionals, tools, and training pathways, we’re helping them see careers that offer both purpose and prosperity.”
Each year, Austin Trades Day brings together educators, employers, and community partners to showcase the high-demand careers that build and sustain our region. Students can engage with industry experts, operate tools and equipment, and explore how today’s learning leads to tomorrow’s opportunities in the skilled trades.
Austin Trades Day is free for students and schools, made possible through the collaboration and generosity of industry partners and workforce organizations dedicated to building a strong and skilled Central Texas workforce.
For more information, visit www.tradesday.org, or learn more about WSRCA’s workforce initiatives at www.workforcesolutionsrca.com.
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About Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital (WSRCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community partnership and the certified workforce authority for the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, which includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties. WSRCA strengthens regional prosperity by connecting people, employers, and opportunities through no-cost services such as career coaching, training in high-demand fields, child care tuition scholarships, hiring events, and labor market insights. By equipping residents with skills for career success and providing employers with tailored workforce solutions, WSRCA helps ensure the region remains competitive, resilient, and ready for growth.
About Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFSCA) leads workforce development initiatives for Austin and Travis County, connecting local people to jobs, training, and career advancement opportunities. WFSCA works with employers, education partners, and community organizations to build a strong, inclusive economy that benefits all Central Texans. Learn more at www.wfscapitalarea.com.
About the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF)
The Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, developing, and supporting the next generation of construction professionals. Through hands-on learning events like Trades Day, CIEF connects students to industry mentors and educational pathways that lead to meaningful, high-demand careers across the built environment. Learn more at www.cie.foundation.
About Austin Community College (ACC)
Austin Community College (ACC) is a nationally recognized college serving Central Texas through accessible, high-quality education and workforce training. With programs designed in collaboration with employers, ACC prepares students for in-demand careers while supporting lifelong learning and economic growth across the region. Learn more at www.austincc.edu.
