top of page
Image by Charles Fair

students

If you are a student or young adult researching career pathways that are a best fit for you, we recommend using this page as your guide.

 

Tip: You should always start with a personality or interest assessment to get started – jump to Additional Resources and try an assessment today! 

schedule an appointment

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

wfs-ctl-1.JPG
About Us
Image by Tom Barrett

Career Planning

Career Planning
Training Opportunities
Grinding%20with%20welding%20mask%20one_e
Did you know Workforce Solutions can pay for your post-secondary training?

Check out our targeted occupations, which we’ve identified as in-demand in our region and reach out to our career center staff today to find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship.

additional resources

  • Finding the right job for you
    Texas Reality Check: Determine how much money you will need to earn in the future to live the way you would like My Next Move: Identify and/or explore career options. Search job options by key words, industry or interests O'Net Interest Profiler: Helps you to identify possible career options based on your interests mySkillsmyFuture: Identify career options based on your previous jobs Achieve Texas: Search careers options by industry cluster
  • Applying to college
    KnowHow2Go: Information on how to go to college for parents and students About the SAT: College Board and The Scholastic Aptitude Test About the ACT: College Entrance Exam The Common Application: Help completing “common” applications for college
  • Paying for college
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Financial Aid for College Scholarship America: College Scholarship Information
  • Additional training programs
    Job Corps (512.665.7327): Free education and training program that helps low-income young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
Additional Resouces
bottom of page