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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Program seeks to increase job training for nurses
Thursday, August 3, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
Workforce Solutions Capital Area has partnered with Austin Community College and health care training nonprofit Dwyer Workforce Development to increase job training for nurses needed throughout Central Texas. Workforce Solutions Capital Area is covering tuition and some child care costs for students taking the training offered by Dwyer, with a personal case manager available to assist with the application process. With Texas Workforce Commission finding a shortage of 26,863 nurses across the state, the need for nurses is sure to grow locally as all of Austin’s major hospital systems – Ascension Seton, St. David’s HealthCare and Baylor Scott & White Health – have plans for significant expansion in the next five years. Workforce Solutions Capital Area is also hosting a summit on the state of local workforce education on Aug. 9 at the San Marcos Conference Center at Embassy Suites. Information and registration is available at business.
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