Recent News
Recent News
July 10
News4SA: Free Certified Production Technician course boosts job prospects in New Braunfels
A free six-week Certified Production Technician course is now being offered in New Braunfels by the nonprofit organization Skillpoint Alliance.
June 25
KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin): ‘It’s really helpful’: Central Texas workforce programs receive thousands in state funding
Twenty workforce skills training and job placement programs received more than $6.3 million in grant funding, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Two of those programs are in the Austin area: American YouthWorks and Skillpoint Alliance.
June 24
News West 9: Skillpoint Alliance, which serves several counties in Permian Basin, receiving Texas Talent Connection grants
Skillpoint Alliance is receiving $210,000 for year two of the Expanding Rural Community Economic Pathways project.
May 23
Odessa American: Skillpoint Alliance appoints Maria Luna Delgadillo as site director for Permian Basin
Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin has appointed Maria Luna Delgadillo as the site director for Skillpoint Alliance’s Permian Basin program.
May 20
KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin): Helping homeless vets land jobs
Skillpoint Alliance is partnering with Helpers of Change, an Austin nonprofit, to help them outreach to 50 potential students, with the goal of training at least 20.
April 5
News West 9: Skillpoint Alliance graduate honors her family by opening a start-up company
Brysa Hinojosa and her partner opened up Foreman’s Electrical Supply after graduating from Skillpoint Alliance.
February 28
Austin Business Journal: New Austin workforce academy to support $25B in infrastructure improvements
As Austin preps for more planes, trains and automobiles, city leaders and industry professionals aim to establish a workforce academy to ensure Austinites will be equipped to meet the demands of generational improvements.
February 12
Austin Monitor: Del Valle area gets more training for manufacturing jobs and skilled trades
Students and job seekers in Del Vallejust east of Austin have new resources for training in skilled trades and advanced manufacturing.