Amid truck driver shortage, Austin transportation industry projected for further growth

Oct 17, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update

3-minute read In this letter — 1 big thing: A nationwide truck driver shortage underscores that workforce training will be a critical component to filling the local talent pipeline. 🚨 Situational awareness: In August, the average rent price in Austin hit $1,511,...

Tesla expands hiring in Austin. We can help get your foot in the door.

Oct 10, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update

3-minute read In this letter: How Workforce Solutions Capital Area can help get your foot in the door at Tesla, and insights from local business leaders on creating higher opportunities for our community. 📣 We still need your input on the Hire Local Plan, the...

Meet Jessica Camarillo, our Director of Technology Partnerships!

Oct 8, 2021 | Blog

Technology is a growing industry in the Austin area. As more tech employers grow their presence and develop their workforce here, WFS Capital Area will be helping to build connections and opportunities for tech businesses and workers to be more productive. Leading our...

Service Industry Workers: Apply Now for One Year of Free Child Care

Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Partner Resources

In order to address the impacts of COVID-19 and to support Texas’ continued economic recovery, our partners at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved funding to support a new child care program to help workers in TWC-specified service industries.  Workforce...

Celebrating our achievements together at the Hire Local Summit

Oct 3, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update

4-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends, Thank you for joining us on Wednesday, September 29 for our Hire Local – Higher All Around summit! In this letter: Our virtual Hire Local Summit was just a few days ago, so thank you for joining us to celebrate...

Child care for the service industry’s essential workers now available

Sep 26, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update

2-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends, In this letter: Austin’s essential workers in the service industry may be eligible for a year of child care assistance, and our featured workforce development leaders who will talk with us at the Hire Local Summit on...