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The mission of the WorkSource Austin is to provide a quality workforce that meets the changing needs of employers and job seekers enhancing the economic viability and quality of life in our community.
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The use of non-WorkSource organization names in this publication is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an offical endorsement by WorkSource of any product or service to the exclusion of others.
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Youth Council Works to Connect with Government
WorkSource and many others sponsor groundbreaking new advisory panel.
A recent survey found that the majority of students in Travis County have NEVER made a decision that affected their school or community. In addition, over half of Travis County 's public school students are considered economically disadvantaged by the U.S. Census Bureau, and nearly 20% of all students do not complete high school.
In an effort to mitigate and overcome these challenges facing area youth, the Ready by 21 (RB21) Coalition has created a Youth Council, consisting of students and recent graduates from Travis County 's schools. The Youth Council aims to engage fellow students and local government in working together to improve schools and communities.
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Stories of Success
Each issue, we will highlight a person or organization that WorkSource has helped.
 Captain Mac's Marine sits on a quiet two-lane road near Lake Walter E. Long in East Austin . The full-service boat shop sprawls across several acres of land, watercraft of all sizes resting in various stages of sea-worthiness. For 25 years, Captain Mac's has been repairing and selling boats, trailers, cars, and parts to the anglers, pleasure-cruisers, and serious boaters that frequent the popular lake.
In September 2006, the company approached WorkSource – Business Services for assistance in hiring a mechanic with very specific qualifications and experience. WorkSource was able to provide candidate referrals, and the company found a mechanic to fit their needs. As Vickie Drake, Human Resources, remembers, “ WorkSource was so easy to work with. We told them what we needed, they sent us referrals, and we just picked the best candidates.” So it's no surprise that when the company needed two more employees in April 2007, they came right back to WorkSource, who were again able to provide qualified referrals.
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Stories of Success, Bonus Edition
As a special treat, we’ve prepared a second success story for your reading pleasure.
Upon graduating high school, Taylor “Max” Haas had no immediate job or continuing education prospects, so he decided to join the Navy. He had always thought about a career in Dentistry, and was intrigued by the Navy's Dental Assistant training program. He left for Basic Training in March 2007.
In early April, Max returned home from an abbreviated stay at Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago , having received a medical discharge before completing Basic Training. He had enlisted in the Navy with the primary purpose of acquiring Dental Assistant training, but he never even had the chance to put on set of scrubs.
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WorkSource News Briefs
• On August 1st, WorkSource welcomed Alan Miller as its new Executive Director. Miller brings over 28 years of workforce development experience, having served at both the State and local levels in Texas and Illinois . Prior to taking the job at WorkSource, Miller was the Executive Director at Alamo WorkSource in San Antonio , where he led the organization to considerable success and recognition.
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Unemployment Rate Slightly Higher
According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the unemployment rate for the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area* (MSA) rose slightly between June 2007 and July 2007 from 3.8 to 4.0 percent. The rate was 4.6% one year ago.
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Career Center Visits – June 2007
The three WorkSource – Career Centers received 43,418 visits in June 2007, or an average of 1,447 per day.
· North ( 6505 Airport Boulevard ) = 19,000*
· South ( 4175 Freidrich Lane ) = 12,855
· East ( 3401 Webberville Road ) = 11,563
There were 522,626 recorded customer visits to the Career Centers in 2006.
The customer visits are tracked by electronic counters on the Career Center doors and count all visits, not just unique visitors.
* Career Center , North is having technical difficulties; figures are estimated based on the average number of monthly visits during 2006.
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