AISD, City launch workforce program for students with special needs

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District have partnered on a new workforce training program pilot that aims to give employment opportunities to students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.As part of the program, students with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be hired by the city as temporary employees. After undergoing training, students can apply for permanent city positions.The city's Human Resources Department will provide