Who We Are
UpSkill Waco is an initiative to increase equitable workforce training pathways in high-demand, high-paying occupations across McLennan County. Prosper Waco's role as an intermediary is to convene and coordinate the alignment of local education and workforce systems. We work alongside our partners to ensure businesses have the skilled workers they need and individuals are able to earn family sustaining wages.
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Through collaboration with our partners, we seek to increase accessible skills training, credential attainment, and job placement support in high demand occupations. We focus on unemployed/underemployed individuals and opportunity youth ages 18-24.
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In addition to providing credentials with labor market value, each training course provides the holistic, individualized coaching and support needed to help participants successfully find and keep employment.
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How It Works
Assess
UpSkill Waco works with local education, nonprofit, and business partners to maintain data on local high-demand employment and connect students with education partners to fill talent needs in the community.
Recruit
UpSkill Waco actively recruits un- and under-employed Wacoans to high-demand, high-paying jobs through online, physical, and video advertisements and recruitment fairs.
Screen
Once an applicant applies, via the UpSkill Waco website, one of our specialists will reach out to determine the best training path. Our specialist will walk you through the entire process to help you carve your path to success. If eligible, we will also inform you of any scholarships available. Most of the time, these scholarships will pay for your tuition in full!
Train
Once the best path is determined, we partner you with an MCC or TSTC advisor to guide you through the enrollment process. Once enrolled, MCC or TSTC will support you every step of the way on your training journey to upskill your career.
Placement
UpSkill Waco works with local education partners to help you find the right employment for you.