Workforce and Education Readiness Continuum

Werc Austin












WERC is a City of Austin-funded network of 11 strategic partners linked to help prepare Austin-area residents to enter or reenter today's competitive job market.  Designed to seamlessly provide services ranging from GED and ESL through job-readiness and college-level training, WERC connects 38 provider locations to create "no wrong door" for workforce and education services.  As clients progress along the continuum, they're equipped with the tools and support they need to achieve self-sufficiency.

WERC Partners


  • American Youth Works
  • Ascend Austin
  • Any Baby Can
  • Austin Area Urban Leauge
  • ACC
  • El Buen Samaritano
  • Community Foundations
  • Litracy Coalition
  • Manos de Cristo