Nov 14, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week as we expand “earn as you learn” healthcare apprenticeships, and Austin continues to boast one the lowest unemployment rates among the top 25 largest U.S. cities. 🙏 With gratitude: Last week, 148...
Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Case Studies
Did you know Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports opportunity youth in Austin? Opportunity youth are people who are 16 to 24 years old and not sufficiently engaged in education and employment. This is typically due to systemic barriers that we have identified and...
Nov 7, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Our new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Austin area workforce, and how we’re partnering with a local nonprofit to employ Austinites and feed families in need. 🙏 With gratitude: It was an honor to co-present at the...
Oct 31, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read Happy Halloween, Austin friends and advisors! In this letter: How Austin’s Hire Local Plan helps the community see economic benefits, and who’s helping to build connections and opportunities for tech businesses and workers to be more...
Oct 24, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends and advisors, In this letter: The Austin metro’s economic recovery continues inching toward pre-pandemic levels, and WFS’ advice on recruitment and retention as businesses prepare for shortages this holiday season....
