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Empowerment through Mouse Clicks
The Digital Divide in Central Texas is disallowing individuals from advancing in their careers, or even gaining meaningful employment due to their lack of simple computer skills. For Skillpoint...
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Announcement: New 2018 Austin CNA Program
The Certified Nurse Aide certification offered through Skillpoint Alliance’s Gateway Program has historically operated as a four week training opportunity to Austin area residents. Throughout...
View ArticleEnd of Year Message from Skillpoint’s Board of Directors
Austin, TX (December 21, 2017) From Mitch Holt, Board Chair, Skillpoint Alliance: This year has been one of growth and transition for Skillpoint Alliance. Over the past eighteen months, we have looked...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Hard Hatted Women Initiative
From the desk of: Sarah Gebhardt Data and Media Specialist (512) 814-3268 sgebhardt@skillpointalliance.org For immediate release – March 5, 2018 Hard Hatted Women Initiative Austin, Texas (March 5,...
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Skillpoint’s Electrical Triathlon Invites Partners to Learn More About the...
Skillpoint Alliance hired Alan Wilson in 2017 to redesign the Skillpoint’s existing Electrical program transforming it to a Pre-Apprenticeship program in order to better prepare graduates to enter the...
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Press Release: Steven Garrett Elected Board Chair
From the desk of: Sarah Gebhardt Data and Media Specialist (512) 814-3268 sgebhardt@skillpointalliance.org For immediate release – June 13, 2018 Introducing Skillpoint’s New Board Chair Steven...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Train Local Hire Local Fundraising Campaign
From the desk of: Sarah Gebhardt Data and Media Specialist (512) 814-3268 sgebhardt@skillpointalliance.org For immediate release – September 27, 2018 Train Local, Hire Local Campaign Austin, Texas...
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Smaller Fingers are Better for Welding
Pictured: 2018 Plumbing graduate Kelsi Hatch and instructor Jeff Jackson By: Sara Loretta (Gebhardt) In the summer of 2017, I met a woman applying for our Plumbing & Pipefitting class named...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Skillpoint Receives Grant from Texas Capital Bank
(l-r) Christopher Rios, Community Development Officer at Texas Capital Bank, and Kevin Brackmeyer, Executive Director of Skillpoint Alliance From the desk of: Weston Sythoff External Relations Manager...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Catherine Morse Joins Skillpoint Board of Directors
From the desk of: Weston Sythoff External Relations Manager (512) 323-6773 wsythoff@skillpointalliance.org For immediate release – May 23, 2019...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance expands rapid skills training program to the Permian Basin
Midland, TX—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance adds Samsung Director Jason Maas to its board of directors
AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance, a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides in-demand workforce training to vulnerable members of the Central Texas community, has elected Austinite...
View ArticleInaugural pre-apprentice electrical class graduates from Skillpoint Alliance...
Midland, TX—Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin—a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, in-demand training, announced today that the inaugural cohort of pre-apprentice electrical...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance announces partnership with RE:WorkNOW to provide students...
Austin, TX—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to underserved and under-accessed populations— has...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance to receive funding through American Rescue Plan Act
Austin, TX—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance partners with Midland College and Odessa College to offer...
Midland, TX—Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin—a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to underserved and under-accessed...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance expands Certified Production Technician training program...
The expansion was made possible with the assistance of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, the lead regional economic development organization that represents the City of San Marcos, and the...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance selected to receive grant from Texas Mutual to support...
AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance Permian Basin selected to receive $25,000 Danos...
MIDLAND, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed...
View ArticleSkillpoint Alliance selected to receive grant funding from Truist Foundation...
AUSTIN, Texas—Skillpoint Alliance—a Central Texas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides fast-paced, no-cost job training in the skilled trades to lower-income, underserved and under-accessed...
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