by admin | Dec 1, 2017 | Gateway, Skillpoint Alliance, Workforce
Job hunting can be daunting at times, but once you get the position, it may be even harder to start off on the right foot. At Skillpoint our participants receive both hands-on training and soft skills (or professional development) practice to ensure they are...
by admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Gateway, Skillpoint Alliance
As Giving Tuesday 2017 approaches, we asked our staff member Sarah to tell us her #GivingStory about why she gives back to the Central Texas community through her career at Skillpoint. “I began volunteering with Skillpoint Alliance (Austin, TX) approximately six...
by admin | Nov 22, 2017 | Skillpoint Alliance
Written By | Steven Harris, Program Retention Coordinator Skillpoint Alliance’s Gateway Program is a very unique opportunity for people who are on a path to self- restoration. It serves as a beacon of hope for those individuals who are undereducated, low-income,...
by admin | Nov 16, 2017 | Gateway, Skillpoint Alliance, Workforce
Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek from Skillpoint Alliance! As a pre-apprenticeship modeled program, our Electrical certification at Skillpoint Alliance provides every students with the opportunity to learn about the apprenticeship programs offered by the Local...
by admin | Nov 6, 2017 | Events, Gateway, Skillpoint Alliance
From the Desk of Mallory Herridge, Waco Program Director: Every year the Prosper Waco Summit convenes roughly 400 Waco citizens, nonprofit leaders, school district leaders, employers and industry leaders to celebrate the collective impact initiative’s work each year...
by admin | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Author: Sean Chitty, IT Manager Photo Credit: Luca Bravo In late 2015, Skillpoint’s admin team began work on developing a new in-house database to better represent the incoming data from participants of the Gateway program. After careful consideration, it became...
by admin | Oct 27, 2017 | News, Skillpoint Alliance, Workforce
Austin, TX (October 27, 2017): We’re proud to announce that this year, Skillpoint Alliance is participating in #GivingTuesday to further support individuals determined to join the Skilled Trades or Healthcare industries. Since 1994, we have provided thousands of...
by admin | Oct 12, 2017 | Gateway, Skillpoint Alliance, Workforce
Marcus Carter 2017 HVAC (Waco) I came to Skillpoint for the opportunity to obtain a trade, advance my career and learn great skills for job-site work. Upon graduating this program, I plan to use my entry-level skills to join the HVAC industry. I also hope to attend...
by admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Gateway, News, Skillpoint Alliance, Workforce
Dear Waco Partners, What an exciting year it has been for our office in Waco! Through a generous support from the Rapoport Foundation, I joined the team in August 2016 as the first Waco Program Director for Skillpoint. In January we welcomed Dawn Broadwater to the...
by admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Gateway, News, Skillpoint Alliance
Greetings to all of our amazing partners, alumni and friends! This has been a great quarter for Skillpoint Alliance. Our team has accomplished some incredible things for the organization. Our Gateway graduation rate jumped to an all time high of 94% during the 2nd...
