Employment Training – Austin
Workforce Solutions is excited to announce a new training program,
funded through Travis County, that provides training to specific
populations. The Gainful Employment Model (GEM) can assist you in
training for a career in one of the following occupations:
Profession Program Length Avg. Salary with experience
Administrative Assistant 7 weeks $17.76/hr
Bookkeeping 10 weeks $15.43/hr
Automotive Technician 12 months $17.90/hr
Pharmacy Technician 9-12 months $14.28/hr
Who can participate?
· Eligible individuals include: formerly incarcerated persons,
recipients of Travis County
emergency assistance or other public assistance, persons with a
disability, or a young adults
aging out of the foster care system.
· Travis County resident
· 18 years or older
· Eligible to work in the U.S.
· High School graduate or GED
What do I receive?
· Vocational assessment to help guide your selection of appropriate
training choices
· Training in a high-demand occupation
· Sponsorship for tuition, books and related training expenses
· Job placement assistance upon successful completion of training
How do I get started?
Contact Workforce Solutions today to find out more about the GEM
program! You’ll get the
information you need to make your decision about staring a new
career.
Contact: Liz Barbosa, 597-7286, [email protected]
*Other eligibility requirements may apply and enrollment is subject
to funding availability.
Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals
with disabilities. Relay Texas: 800.735.2989 (TDD) / 711 (Voice).
In-demand job skills are your key to a more successful future!
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