Skillpoint Alliance welcomes veteran as Permian Basin electrical instructor
MIDLAND, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to underserved and under-accessed populations—has hired Army veteran and licensed journeyman electrician Roger Orona as its newest...
CenTex IEC launches first-of-its-kind electrical apprenticeship program in the Permian Basin
Pre-apprenticeship training provided by Skillpoint Alliance gives West Texans a pathway to electrical careers MIDLAND, Texas—The Central Texas Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors is expanding workforce opportunities in the Permian Basin with the launch...
Skillpoint Alliance to offer free pre-apprentice electrical class to San Antonio residents
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to underserved and under-accessed populations—will now offer a free pre-apprentice electrical program to residents of San...
IFMA Permian Basin Chapter and Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin partner to launch “Tool Bags for Grads” program for trade students
MIDLAND, Texas – The IFMA Permian Basin Chapter is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin to launch the Tool Bags for Grads program. This initiative is designed to provide essential professional tools to graduating trade...
Skillpoint Alliance Awarded $20K Grant to Expand HVAC / Plumbing and Manufacturing Classes to the Permian Basin
The grant is presented to Skillpoint Alliance by the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, Inc. MIDLAND, Texas – Fast, free training that prepares graduates for a well-paying career has proven successful in the Central Austin area. Now, Skillpoint Alliance is bringing those...
Skillpoint Alliance hires Juliana Allen as admissions coordinator for South Central Texas campuses
Former Miss San Marcos hired to help increase skilled trades workforce AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance, a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides free in-demand workforce training to underserved Central Texans, recently selected Juliana Allen as the...
Skillpoint Alliance names Dulce Gruwell South Central Texas Site Director
AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed populations—announced today the appointment of Dulce Gruwell as the...
Skillpoint Alliance receives $8,000 from CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Austin, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed populations—announced today that the organization has received a grant...
Skillpoint Alliance launches accredited manufacturing program to bolster workforce amid industry boom
New five-week training course fast-tracks Central Texans into sustainable, high-demand manufacturing careers AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to underserved and...
Skillpoint Alliance receives Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed populations—announced today it received a Blue Impact grant from Blue...