🦺 New Braunfels: We have an upcoming certified production technician (CPT) class from August 19 - September 27! This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your professional journey. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBS84ezp #SkillpointAlliance #skilledtrade #newbraunfels #centralTexas #careerdevelopment #lifelongskills
Skillpoint Alliance
Education Administration Programs
Austin, TX 1,041 followers
We provide a gateway for individuals to transform their lives through rigorous skills-based training and education.
About us
Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides free in-demand workforce training to vulnerable members of the communities we serve. It is in connection with local industry partners that Skillpoint is able to offer these unique professional training and educational opportunities. Skillpoint is continuously adapting and extending its program offerings based on workforce needs in the region. Since the first graduating class in 1994, Skillpoint’s Gateway rapid job training program has expanded to offer five certifications across the construction and healthcare industries. In 2022, the Gateway program expanded into the Permian Basin region and is providing certification programs to communities in Midland, Odessa, and Pecos Texas as well as Carlsbad New Mexico. Since 1994, Skillpoint has impacted the lives of more than 140,000 Texans. In addition to adult training programs, Skillpoint Alliance also provides Gateway training that is specifically tailored to the individuals we serve. Skillpoint believes that providing opportunities to gain industry recognized credentials is key to helping close the poverty gap and helping our students embark upon a successful career. With such accredited programs, skill building courses, and technical certification programs, Skillpoint Alliance is quite literally training tomorrow’s workforce; today. Skillpoint Alliance understands the need for qualified employees and is thus focused on stimulating the local economy while providing life changing opportunities to the community at large. Skillpoint has built strong partnerships with local industries and business leaders in order to make a significant impact in filling the needs of local employers.
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http://skillpointalliance.org/
External link for Skillpoint Alliance
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Certification Training in Skilled Trade Professions, Certification Training in Healthcare, and Rapid-Training Model
Locations
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Primary
8868 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78758, US
Employees at Skillpoint Alliance
Updates
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Congrats to our recent graduate Jerry, who started as an Electrical Apprentice at Duvall earlier this week! 🎉 And a big shoutout to our current pre-apprentice electrical student Camyle for getting hired by Beckett Electrical Services LLC ! 🌟 Keep up the great work!
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Shoutout to our amazing employer partners! 🙌 This week, our HVAC Technicians class visited Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing and chatted with SALT Plumbing, Air & Electric. Our Manufacturing Technician students got an inside look at Continental and our Pre-Apprentice Electrical class joined Beckett Electrical Services LLC for their first B Safe Camp. So grateful for these incredible opportunities! 🚀🔧👷♂️ #SkillpointAlliance #apprenticeships #skilledtrades #HVAC #Manufacturing #ElectricalApprentice
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💡 Student success story: While working as a handyman, Gregory found out about the Skillpoint Alliance pre-apprentice electrical program from his sister, who thought it would be a good opportunity for him to start a more stable career. After doing some research, he thought the program would be a great fit for him and his son, and they both enrolled in Skillpoint’s pilot electrical class in Killeen, Texas in November 2023. In December of 2023, the father-son duo received first and second place in the skills challenge, a showcase that is held at electrical graduations for students to show family, friends and employers what they have learned during their time with Skillpoint. A local employer, RK Bass, was in attendance for this showcase and was extremely impressed with their skills. Both Gregory and J.R. were hired on by RK Bass and now work as apprentice electricians/laborers, getting to work on various projects within the company. 🛠️ Ready to write your own success story? Follow in the Grimeses’ footsteps and unlock your potential with Skillpoint Alliance. Your new career starts here: https://lnkd.in/gBS84ezp #SkillpointAlliance #apprenticeships #careeropportunities #skilledtrades #inspiringstories #texasjobs #permianbasin #centralTexas
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In honor of our 30 year anniversary, let us take you back in time and introduce you to our first Executive Director, Bob Rutishauser. Bob was recruited from the LBJ School of Public Affairs to write a Department of Labor (DOL) proposal for a grant that would help students transition from school to construction jobs through the Work Opportunity Act. The DOL considered the proposal to be the best of all the applications and Capital Area Training Foundation (a.k.a. Skillpoint Alliance) was awarded a $700k grant over 5 years. Bob needed to staff the grant and was named Skillpoint Alliance's first Executive Director where he recruited employers and developed councils. In the year 2000, Bob stepped down after 6 years as the executive director and became Skillpoint Alliance's first board chair. The mission Bob worked towards in the 90’s is still what we strive for today: To provide a gateway for individuals to transform their lives through rigorous skills-based training and education. To learn more about our story and work head to our website: https://lnkd.in/gQdNPrMs #SkillpointAlliance #30yearsofSkillpoint #originstory #careertraining #skilledtrade #workforcedevelopment
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🎉 Congratulations to our 7 Certified Production Technicians who graduated from our Austin class today! 🎓 A special thank you to the Texas Bankers Association for visiting and learning more about our career training programs. 🌟
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Huge thanks to Bradan from Made in America Manufacturing for mentoring and guiding our New Braunfels manufacturing class! Your support is helping shape their career paths in this industry.
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⭐ We're thrilled to unveil our fresh new logo, marking three decades of transforming careers and building a stronger community. A huge thank you to our students, staff, partners and supporters who have made this journey possible. Here's to the next chapter! #SkillpointAlliance #30thanniversary #newlogo #centraltx #permianbasin #southwest #nextchapter #skilledtrades
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Thank you TyRex Group, Ltd for inviting our Austin-Certified Production Technicians for a site tour. Our students & team members enjoyed seeing your facility, museum, exhibits and your technology manufacturing capabilities.
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Big thanks to Detex Corporation for giving our New Braunfels Manufacturing class an insightful site tour! Our students gained valuable firsthand experience observing cutting-edge processes and technologies in action.
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