$100,000 contract increase proposed for Austin workforce programs

Austin Economic Development wants to add $100,000 to its contract with the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, raising the five-year maximum to $578,000. The association provides workforce development for Austin residents, including advanced-manufacturing career exposure, facility tours and work-based learning for students in grades 9 through 12. Funding is available in the department’s 2026-27 operating budget, and the amendment is scheduled for council action on Nov. 19, 2026.

Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued workforce development services for City residents including career exposure in advanced manufacturing for students in grades 9 through 12, for Austin Economic Development with Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, to increase the amount by $100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $578,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development.

Oct 29, 202626-3109: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued workforce development services for City residents including career exposure in advanced manufacturing for students in grades 9 through 12, for Austin Economic Development with Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, to increase the amount by $100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $578,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development.Source documentPDF