Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Future Ready NextForce

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Showcasing the local workforce development efforts building the highly skilled multi-generational “NextForce” Central Texas communities need to compete globally and remain “Future Ready.” The "Future Ready Nextforce" Podcast is brought to you by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, Developing Talent for Employers by Coaching Texans to Employment.

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Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

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2026 Workforce Forecast & Future Skills 19.03.2026 38:45

Central Texas is growing fast. But what does that mean for jobs, skills, and the future workforce? In this episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast, leaders from Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area talk about why workforce forecasting matters now and how employers, workers, and communities can prepare for the future of work. As industries evolve and the region continues to grow, planning ah...

What is the Solution to the Child Care Challenge in Central Texas? 28.06.2023 45:21

A report released this year by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Women’s Bureau revealed a striking dilemma that many Central Texas families already know: Access to high-quality child care is vital to the success of our workforce, but the cost of early-learning programs is often untenable for families across all care types, age groups, and county population sizes. Families with younger ch...

Youth Career Exploration: How Do We Better Empower Youth for Local Careers in High Demand? 11.05.2023 39:59

A quarter of the regional population of Central Texas is under 18, and many will be entering the workforce this year. How do we better empower these youth for Central Texas careers in high demand? Join Future Ready NextForce Podcast Host Diane Tackett, Chief Operating Officer with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), and her guests, Paul Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer with WSRCA, Cam...