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Asian Family Support Services of Austin
Economic Empowerment Program
Services are for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Their mission statement “Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness and access to social services.” Economic Empowerment Program clients are able to receive one-one-one counseling, job search, resume assistance, and trainings on financial literacy, life skills, and how to acclimate to the American workforce.
Eligibility: Services are offered to survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Address: P.O. Box 16254, Austin, TX 78761
Phone: 512-391-9299
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.afssaustin.org
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Austin Area Urban League
The Austin Area Urban League offers three programs:
Financial Empowerment
This program provides financial education to qualified individuals and families who complete the workshops. Various financial seminars are offered that educate on the process of finding and purchasing a home; the type of loans available; the process of securing a loan; budget management; and credit issues that could prevent potential buyers from securing a mortgage.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/financial-empowerment/
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Workforce & Career Development – Essential Office Skills Program
The Austin Area Urban League’s Essential Office Skills (EOS) Academy equips clients with the essential skills to become gainfully employed and successfully prepares them for entrance into the workplace.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/
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Workforce & Career Development – Life Skills Program
The Life Skills Program is designed to assist clients in altering those negative patterns of behaviors that create barriers to their success. A variety of services are offered including basic computer training and financial literacy.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/
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Austin Public Library
Faulk Central library and branches
Drop in for free computer training at several Library locations throughout town. Our classes cover topics such as how to use email, look for a job, put finishing touches on your résumé and navigate social media.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 800 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-974-7400
Hours: See calendar on website
Website: library.austintexas.gov/event-tags/computer-classes
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AustinUP
AustinUP
“A community alliance committed to making Central Texas a place where older adults live full, engaged lives.” Hosts free job expos in various locations around Austin to match 55+ job seekers with job opportunities and provides resources for seniors.
Eligibility: 55 and older
Phone: 512-963-3191
Website: http://austinup.org/
Job Fair Info: http://austinup.org/events/
Caritas of Austin
Caritas
Programs and services: Housing, Food, Employment, Education, Refugee Resettlement, Veterans Assistance
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address:
Caritas North – 9027 Northgate Boulevard, Austin, TX 78768
Caritas of Austin – 611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – 10:00am
Website: www.caritasofaustin.org
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City of Austin and Travis County
Workforce and Education Readiness Continuum (WERC)
A City of Austin- and Travis County-funded network of community partners linked to help prepare Austin-area residents to enter or reenter today’s competitive job market. [At] 38 locations, … eligible WERC participants have the option to receive a number of education and training services including: Job Search Assistance, Occupational & Job-specific Training, Resume & Interviewing Workshops, Employment Support Services, Transportation assistance, Emergency Support Services, Skills Assessments & Certifications, Adult Basic Education (ABE), Financial Literacy Training, Computer Literacy Training, English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish Literacy, One-on-one Case Management, and Child Care support.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: See website for addresses of partner agencies
Phone: Varies – see website
Hours: Varies – see website
Website: www.wercaustin.com
City of Austin Public Health
There are six City of Austin Public Health Department neighborhood centers that provide a variety of social services to low and moderate-income families in need. This includes a food pantry, employment information and referrals, and application assistance.
Blackland Neighborhood Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 2005 Salina, Austin, TX 78722
Phone: 512-972-5790
Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/blackland-neighborhood-center
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East Austin Neighborhood Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 211 Comal St., Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6650
Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 8:00am – Noon
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/east-austin-neighborhood-center
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Montopolis Neighborhood Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 1416 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-972-6650
Hours: Tues – 8:00am – Noon and 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/montopolis-neighborhood-center
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Rosewood Zaragosa Neighborhood Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 2800 Webberville Rd., Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6740
Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/rosewood-zaragosa-neighborhood-center
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South Austin Neighborhood Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 2508 Durwood, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-972-6840
Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/south-austin-neighborhood-center
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St. John Community Center
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 7500 Blessing Ave., Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-282-2111
Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/st-john-community-center
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Dress for Success
Dress for Success Austin is committed to providing services and opportunities to help disadvantaged women establish a solid work history and permanently leave the cycle of poverty. Support extends far beyond the “suit” to a promise to each client of on-going support and information as she enters and remains in the employment arena.
Eligibility: For clothing – Once you’ve scheduled an interview, obtain a referral to visit your local Dress for Success boutique.
Address: 701 Tillery St., Suite A-5, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-389-3723
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs – 10:00am – 4:00pm (Closed Wed)
Sat – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Website: austin.dressforsuccess.org
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Easter Seals of Central Texas
Workforce Development
Easter seals offers a range of training, placement and related services that help people prepare for the workforce—because meaningful work is often the key to overcoming challenges and having a good life…. The Employment Services Program at ESCT helps adults with disabilities to find and keep jobs. All services are provided free of charge.
Eligibility: Open to people with disabilities
Address: 8505 Cross Park Dr., Suite 120, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-2581
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.easterseals.com/centraltx
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Goodwill of Central Texas
Goodwill of Central Texas has a number of job resources:
Goodwill Career and Technical Academy
The Goodwill Career and Technical Academy (GCTA) provides all Goodwill program participants the opportunity to pursue accelerated, affordable career certifications in a variety of industries.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78753
Phone: 512-637-7131
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 10:00pm
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/excel-center/goodwill-career-technical-academy
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Goodwill Community Center (GCC)
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78753
Phone: 512-637-7580
Hours:
Mon – Thur 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Goodwill Georgetown Community Resource Center
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 805 West University Ave., Suite 127, Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-591-7808
Hours:
Mon – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Wed – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Thur – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tues & Fri – By appointment only
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Goodwill Resource Center (GRC)
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 6505 Burleson Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-637-7580
Hours:
Mon – Thur 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Goodwill Rosewood Job Help Center
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 2001 Rosewood Ave., Bldg. B#2101, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-637-7580
Hours: Tue & Wed: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Goodwill Round Rock Job Help Center
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 150 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: 512-637-7580
Hours: Tue & Wed: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Goodwill San Marcos Job Help Center
We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 1005 Highway 80, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-392-4020
Hours:
Mon – Thur: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri: By appointment only
Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training
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Launch Pad Job Club
Launch Pad Job Club
Launch Pad Job Club is a networking, support, and job lead sharing organization that aids and supports job seekers in their search for The Perfect Job. A federally recognized nonprofit organization, LPJC presents free weekly meetings that provide programs, motivation, and job search information.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, TX 78702
Hours: Every Fri at 10:00am
Website: www.launchpadjobclub.com
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Peak Performers Staffing and Recruiting
Peak Performers
Peak Performers is a non-profit staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in placing people into contract assignments with state agencies in Austin. As a non-profit, they also they also provide job placement priority to qualified candidates with disabilities
Eligibility: Qualified applicants
Address: 4616 Triangle Avenue, #405, Austin, Texas 78705
Phone: 512-453-8833
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 – 5:00pm
Website: www.peakperformers.org
Skillpoint Alliance
Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 social enterprise that builds partnerships among industry, education and the community, leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce. Since the first graduating class in 1994, Skillpoint’s rapid job training program, Gateway, has expanded to offer six certifications across the construction, manufacturing and healthcare industries. In 1998, we began Empower, a computer proficiency program designed to help prepare adults to compete in the technology-driven workplace.
Eligibility: Apply online. There are costs associated with training. Scholarships are available.
Address: 201 East Second Street, Suite B, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-323-6773
Website: www.skillpointalliance.org
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US Dept. of Labor
Career One Stop
A source for employment information and inspiration; The place to manage your career; Your pathway to career success; Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals; Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. CareerOneStop Mission: To deliver integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information that helps job seekers, students, workers, workforce intermediaries, and employers develop their capacity and make sound economic decisions in the new economy.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: Online only
Phone: 877-872-5627
Website: www.careeronestop.org
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Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions has four rural and three capital area locations.
Workforce Solutions of Bastrop County
Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 53 Loop 150 West, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone:
512-303-3916
866-518-0575
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Bastrop-County
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Workforce Solutions of Caldwell County
Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 117 North Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644
Phone:
512-398-3491
888-223-2638
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Caldwell-County
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Workforce Solutions of Hays County
Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 1202 South C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone:
512-392-1291
866-518-0577
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Hays-County
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Workforce Solutions of Williamson County
Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 575 Round Rock West Bldg. H, Suite 240, Round Rock, TX 78761
Phone: 512-244-2207
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Williamson-County
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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – East
WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 3401 Webberville Rd., ACC Eastview Campus, Bldg. 1000, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-223-5400
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx
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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – North
WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 6505 Airport Blvd., Suite 101, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-454-9675
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx
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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – South
WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 6505 Burleson Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-381-4200
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx
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