Employment & Professional Development

Expanding access to employment, training, and entrepreneurial support through strategic community collaboration.

Employment & Professional Development Resources

The Employment & Professional Development Committee is committed to advancing workforce pathways for Central Texas parents. These culturally responsive programs equip participants with the training and support needed to thrive. By investing in upskilling our vulnerable populations, we help strengthen economic mobility and improve family health outcomes across Central Texas. Our current workforce development programs are focused on the maternal and early childhood care fields, where culturally aligned providers are urgently needed.

ACC Continuing Education

Career/Industry certificate programs available

Austin Community College’s Continuing Education department offers a wide range of courses to help individuals obtain a job or a better job quickly.

Goodwill Central Texas

Prepares people for a long-lasting career

Offers free support to job seekers, no matter where they are on their career journey. They can connect job seekers with an expert who can help them build a personalized action plan plus provides an online library of resources.

Central Texas Food Bank Workforce Training Programs

Building Pathways to Employment in Central Texas

Central Texas Food Bank Workforce Training Programs provide hands-on experience, industry certifications, and professional development in two key areas: Culinary Arts and Warehouse Logistics.

Dress for Success Styling & Career Session

Empowering women to achieve economic independence

We’re partnering with Dress for Success Austin to offer free one-on-one professional styling and optional career counseling sessions for moms and birth givers preparing for job interviews, workforce reentry, or professional growth.

Other Employment & Professional Development Resources

The Employment & Professional Development Committee recognizes there are additional career resources in our community that support job seekers and working parents. While we have not yet formally partnered with these organizations, they offer valuable services such as career coaching, job placement, and mentorship. These broader programs complement our work by promoting long-term economic stability and expanding access to professional growth opportunities.

Texas Workforce Commission

Offers services to jobseekers, employers, veterans, youth, & parents in need of childcare. They partner with community non-profits, city & county offices, chambers of commerce, businesses, colleges, & universities to facilitate economic success.

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Jeremiah Program

Offers career mentorship. The Career Volunteer Mentor Program (CVMP) is a 6-week virtual experience that pairs JP moms with career professionals. Together, each pair will complete four 1:1 engagements using our CVMP curriculum. This program promotes cross-cultural learning and increases economic connectedness.

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EGBI

Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) is a non-profit organization that provides training, coaching, and support to aspiring and existing business owners who face barriers to growing a successful business.

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Need More Support?

Call 211 or visit Connect ATX for a list of local resources.

Strategic Priorities

Our strategic priorities focus on expanding career access through tech training, reentry support, and small business development. These efforts help remove systemic barriers and create more equitable pathways to economic stability.

Priority #1

Expand Workforce Training Access

Partner with local organizations to connect community members to job training, certifications, and career readiness programs that open pathways to sustainable employment.

Priority #2

Strengthen Career Readiness Support

Provide resume reviews, interview preparation, and professional counseling to ensure members are equipped with the tools and confidence to secure higher-wage opportunities.

Priority #3

Promote Long-Term Professional Growth

Foster opportunities for entrepreneurship, leadership development, and continuous skill-building to help families achieve economic stability and independence.

Meet Our Partners

We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together, we create stronger, more sustainable solutions for families in Central Texas. Our partners include: