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 new admissions coordinator for the organization’s South Central Texas locations, effective Nov. 3.
“I’m honored to welcome Juliana Allen to our team at such a pivotal time,” Kevin Brackmeyer, chief executive officer of Skillpoint Alliance, said. “Our mission to provide high-quality, accelerated training has never been more critical, and Juliana is a great addition to the growing group of dedicated staff supporting our South Central Texas manufacturing training programs.”
Allen brings a strong background in client relations, education and community engagement, with previous experience at Seguin Independent School District and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
In this new role, she is directly responsible for recruiting prospective, qualified students to Skillpoint Alliance’s manufacturing training programs located at its New Braunfels and Seguin locations. This position facilitates the application, admissions and enrollment processes for students.
“I’m excited to help connect more individuals across South Central Texas to life-changing career opportunities,” Allen said. “I look forward to working closely with our community partners and incoming cohorts to support every student on their path to success.”
Allen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Phoenix, and is a former Miss San Marcos Scholarship Pageant winner, representing her community with leadership, confidence and service.
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About Skillpoint Alliance
Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides in-demand workforce training to vulnerable members of the Central Texas community. The organization partners with local industry to offer unique professional training and educational opportunities at no cost to participants. Skillpoint Alliance was founded in 1994 and has since become the premier provider of rapid workforce training in the nine-county area in and around Austin. Skillpoint Alliance has been named one of the top ten job training programs in the country by Jobs for the Future and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Skillpoint Alliance works continuously to build strong partnerships with local businesses, foundations, community-based organizations, and government agencies in order to grow and support its mission of connecting low-income individuals with career pathways in growing local industries. www.skillpointalliance.org