April 2025 - Page 2 of 2 - Taylor Scott Nelson

Launch Pad Job Club’s Orientation: Navigating Job Search Strategies

On April 4th, I had the opportunity to attend the Launch Pad Job Club’s New Member Orientation at the ACC Highland Learning Center, a place I had never visited before but was eager to check out. The former mall turned high-tech, eco-friendly community college campus was buzzing with students and job seekers alike, making it the perfect setting for this unique workshop and networking event.

The New Member Orientation is designed to help individuals who are new to the club or returning after a hiatus, providing a space for support and professional development. It’s held weekly on Fridays, offering a chance for members to gather virtually or in person for career coaching, advice, and motivation. As someone currently in the job search trenches, I was eager to see what insights the session could offer, and I was not disappointed.

Stories That Flow — A Night at the Water, Texas Film Festival

On April 1st, I attended the 10th Annual Water, Texas Film Festival, hosted by the Texas Water Foundation at AFS Cinema here in Austin. It was an evening filled with stunning visuals, personal stories, and powerful reminders of just how deeply water is woven into the fabric of Texas life. From the Hill Country springs to the Gulf Coast bays, water isn’t just a resource here—it’s a part of who we are.

The festival showcased a lineup of short films, each capturing water’s role in Texas through a different lens. Some focused on environmental issues, others celebrated the cultural or recreational connections we have with water. But all of them shared a common thread: water matters, and the way we talk about it matters just as much. It was a compelling showcase of the way storytelling can elevate conservation—and bring people together.