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Program SpotlightLearn how project management certifications, such as our Project Management Professional Certificate, can open doors to new career opportunities in Austin's business and tech sectors. Explore the benefits and career paths available to certified professionals.
Read more: Unlocking Career Opportunities with Project Management Certifications
Career TipsWith the new chip manufacturing plant coming to Austin, many are wondering how to get hired in this exciting field. We're sharing the essential skills and training needed to succeed in tech, from entry-level to advanced positions.
Read more: How to Break into the Tech Industry: Skills and Training for Chip Manufacturing Jobs
Career TipsReshoring creates jobs — but only communities with trained workers benefit. That's the gap workforce development is built to close.
Read more: Equity and the Reshore Movement: Why Workforce Development Has Never Mattered More
Career TipsCOVID broke global supply chains. Companies are rebuilding domestically at a pace not seen in generations. Here's how to position yourself to benefit.
Read more: Supply Chain Disruption Created the Best Job Market in Manufacturing History — Are You Ready?Career TipsSupply chains are coming home. Factories are being built on American soil. The workers who get certified now are the ones who get hired first.
Read more: What 'Reshoring' Means for Workers Like You
Program SpotlightLearn about the benefits and value of CompTIA certifications, including the A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications, and how they can enhance your IT career. Discover the skills and knowledge gained through these certifications and how they align with industry demands.
Read more: Why CompTIA Certifications Are a Game-Changer for IT Professionals
LocalDiscover the in-demand healthcare jobs in Austin and how to get started in this rewarding field. Learn about our Health Information Technology program and its potential for career advancement.
Read more: Unlocking Job Opportunities in Austin's Thriving Healthcare Industry
Career TipsReshoring is real. Billions in new factories are coming online — and they need certified workers who aren't here yet.
Read more: Bringing Manufacturing Back: Why Skilled Trades Are America's Next Big OpportunityCareer TipsFrom Austin to Atlanta, these are the metros where certified tech workers are in highest demand — and where you can build a career from the ground up.
Read more: The 20 Best Cities to Launch a Tech Career in 2026
Success StoriesFor over 25 years, Michael Brown has been quietly transforming careers across Austin. Here's the story behind WorkforceAP.
Read more: Michael Brown: The Man Behind Austin's Workforce Development Movement
LocalDell, Tesla, Apple, Google — Austin's tech scene is booming. Here's how to get in.
Read more: Why Austin Is One of the Best Cities to Launch a Tech CareerCareer TipsThe job market rewards speed and credentials. Here are the five certs employers are hiring for right now.
Read more: 5 High-Demand Certifications You Can Earn in Under 6 MonthsProgram SpotlightSix months. No experience required. A job title that commands $75K+. Here's what you need to know.
Read more: What Is Google's Cybersecurity Certificate — And Is It Worth It?Career TipsThe hardest part isn't learning to code — it's believing the door is open for you.
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