The Capital Area Training Foundation builds partnerships between industry, education and the community which lead to college and career success for Central Texans while meeting employers' needs for a qualified workforce.
Current News
* Austin Area High School Students Participate in the 2004 Nursing Academy
* Results of the 2004 Labor Market Indicator Survey
* April 8, 2004 - Area high schoolers encouraged to continue education
* April 2, 2004 - Kids With Cameras - Austin Student Digital Film Festival
* March 18, 2004 - Training foundation receives Microsoft grant
* Construction Gateway training program named one of the 10 best in U.S.
What's Hot?
* Labor Market Information Survey
Results of the 2004 Labor Market Indicator Survey conducted jointly by the Capital Area Training Foundation, City of Austin, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Travis County and WorkSource.
* 2004 College and Career Fair
o The career fair was a success. Pictures and final report coming soon!
o Austin American Statesman Article
* 2004 Summer Professional Development (Institute) for High School Teachers (Future Media, Healthcare, Semiconductor/Robotics)
o Click here for more information.
o Click here for educator resources.
About CATF
* Our Mission, Vision, and Values
* Information about CATF Staff and Organization, Workforce Development, Industry Clusters, and Intermediary Services (hosted by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce)
Activities
What We Do
* Direct Services and Programs
o Community Technology Training Centers
o Gateway Construction Program
o FOCUS
* Intermediary Services and Programs / Greater Austin @ Work
o College and Career Fair
o Summer Educator Institutes
o Industry Clusters
+ Semiconductor Executive Council
+ Health Industry Steering Committee
+ Future Media Initiative