About Us

Workforce Solutions Capital Area connects local people to local jobs. Whether you need a job right now or you're a student looking for a career pathway that will help you achieve the lifestyle you want to live, we’re here for you!

meet the team

Our team of Workforce Career Education & Outreach Specialists raise awareness of career possibilities to students in grades 6-12 in five Austin area school districts: Austin, Del Valle, Elgin, Manor, and Pflugerville. Our work is done in partnership with Austin area school districts with funding from Texas Workforce Commission.

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Meet the Team

Outreach Specialists

Monica Magallanes

Serves Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD schools

I am a strong believer that our youth have the competence to begin their career shortly after completing high school. I am also a strong believer that the major reason for not starting a career after high school is lack of resources. As a Career and Education Outreach Specialist, I am here to provide the necessary resources and assistance to our students, educators, parents, and employers.

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Austin ISD · Del Valle ISD

Paige Crain

Serves Elgin, Manor and Pflugerville ISD schools

My favorite aspect of working as a Career and Outreach Specialist is learning about the experience and interests of my students and using those to guide my support through connections and resources within the local area. I am here to provide information to students, and also families and educators that allow students to be successful in their career and lives after public education. I love researching career paths and digging into scholarship and grant opportunities that would work for students and schools, as well. Please reach out with any questions and I look forward to seeing how I can best help!

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Elgin ISD · Manor ISD · Pflugerville ISD

career education outreach support

Jessica Garay

Director of Career Awareness and K-12 Partnerships

Jessica leads the Career and Education Outreach Team in the Austin/Travis County region. She loves creating new tools, fun content and dynamic resources to cultivate interest in high-demand careers for students, parents, educators and adults learners. Her experience as a career advisor has allowed her to share her passion in the wonderful world of career exploration in Austin's growing job market.

Let's work together!

We're proud to support the great work of many workforce, education, and economic development organizations in our community seeking to inspire and inform residents about career opportunities in many in-demand occupations.

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