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.
Latest News
Capital Area Training Foundation is a regional leader in working to meet the long term industry, education and workforce needs in Central Texas. Here is some of our latest news.
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Construction Gateway training program named one of the 10 best in U.S. Jul 10, 2003
Local CEO Summit Aims to Strengthen Workforce Apr 10, 2003
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Our Vision
In order for Central Texas as a region to attract and retain good jobs, provide opportunities for growth and advancement for its citizens, we must ensure education and training is accessible to all. CATF will lead the way in “Closing the Gap” and improving college and career success for youth and adults in Central Texas.
CATF believes that every person in Central Texas should pursue life-long learning to be successful in contributing to the economic, social and political vitality of our region. CATF will expand the pipeline of youth and adults pursuing postsecondary education. We will build pathways to self-sufficiency and increase career choices for students and adults. We will provide the workforce foundation that will help lead employers to profitability and productivity.
Our work in building partnerships that connect industry, education and the community will create one of the premier education and workforce development systems in the United States.
CATF will play a leadership role in convening corporate, education and community leaders in Central Texas to create the solutions to our long-term education and workforce development challenges. We will strive to be inclusive and ensure representation from leaders across our community.
Employers with a local pool of outstanding talent, and provide a broad array of educational and career options for Central Texans.
Our economy will flourish. Our people will thrive. Central Texas will be an economic leader in the 21st century global economy.
Values
As an entrepreneurial non-profit organization, with its past, present and future integrally linked to both the worlds of education and industry, CATF will strive to embody the best of both the public and private sectors.
For ourselves and for our partners we believe in:
* Collaboration
* Accountability
* InnovationWe are industry-led, educator-focused, community-based and committed to life-long learning and equity.