May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Skillpoint Alliance hired Alan Wilson in 2017 to redesign the Skillpoint’s existing Electrical program transforming it to a Pre-Apprenticeship program in order to better prepare graduates to enter the industry at entry level and an apprenticeship program. By...
Mar 6, 2018 | News, Skillpoint Alliance
From the desk of: Sarah Gebhardt Data and Media Specialist (512) 814-3268 sgebhardt@skillpointalliance.org For immediate release – March 5, 2018 Hard Hatted Women Initiative Austin, Texas (March 5, 2018) – Recent studies show that approximately 8% of jobs...
Dec 21, 2017 | News, Skillpoint Alliance
Austin, TX (December 21, 2017) From Mitch Holt, Board Chair, Skillpoint Alliance: This year has been one of growth and transition for Skillpoint Alliance. Over the past eighteen months, we have looked internally, meticulously discerning who we are as an organization,...
Dec 8, 2017 | Empower, Workforce
The Digital Divide in Central Texas is disallowing individuals from advancing in their careers, or even gaining meaningful employment due to their lack of simple computer skills. For Skillpoint Alliance, creating the Empower program was a way to reach the Austin...
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...