Showcasing the local workforce development efforts building the highly skilled multi-generational “NextForce” Central Texas communities need to compete globally and remain “Future Ready.” The "Future Ready Nextforce" Podcast is brought to you by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, Developing Talent for Employers by Coaching Texans to Employment.
What does Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area actually do? Which industries are hiring? How can you stand out in today's job market? And how can employers find the talent they need? In this special Q&A episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast, Kelly Moreno, Chief Solutions Officer for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), answers some of the most common questions from job seekers, employers, students, parents, and community members across Central Texas. Whether you're l...
20 Jul 2026
Job Fair-Con Preview with the Texas Veterans Commission
Why should veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, job seekers, and employers attend? What free career resources are available long after the event ends? In this episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast, Kelly Moreno, Chief Solutions Officer for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), is joined by Isaac Marquez-Diaz and Keith Callands from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to preview one of Central Texas' premier hiring events while highlighting the employment...
19 Mar 2026
2026 Workforce Forecast & Future Skills
Central Texas is growing fast. But what does that mean for jobs, skills, and the future workforce? In this episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast, leaders from Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area talk about why workforce forecasting matters now and how employers, workers, and communities can prepare for the future of work. As industries evolve and the region continues to grow, planning ahead is no longer optional. Workforce forecasting helps communities anticipate workforce needs, ...
28 Jun 2023
What is the Solution to the Child Care Challenge in Central Texas?
A report released this year by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Women’s Bureau revealed a striking dilemma that many Central Texas families already know: Access to high-quality child care is vital to the success of our workforce, but the cost of early-learning programs is often untenable for families across all care types, age groups, and county population sizes. Families with younger children across the United States pay a lot of money for child care. Whether that care is focu...
11 May 2023
Youth Career Exploration: How Do We Better Empower Youth for Local Careers in High Demand?
A quarter of the regional population of Central Texas is under 18, and many will be entering the workforce this year. How do we better empower these youth for Central Texas careers in high demand? Join Future Ready NextForce Podcast Host Diane Tackett, Chief Operating Officer with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), and her guests, Paul Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer with WSRCA, Camille Clay, Senior Director of College and Career Transition Programs with Leander Independent Sch...
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