Mar 3, 2022 | In the News
As CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, her work ranges from helping a single mother increase her annual income to being pulled into conversations as major companies consider the region for investment, which is what happened when Tesla descended on the area....
Feb 24, 2022 | In the News
As Central Texans gear up for a third year in the pandemic, many employers are having trouble finding employees due to low unemployment and a lack of skilled workers. The tight labor market, or the “workers’ economy,” means employees have more power to leave their job...
Feb 8, 2022 | In the News
As Central Texans gear up for a third year in the pandemic, many employers are having tros the Texas economy continues to recover, the employment rate continues to drop. According to the Texas workforce solution, the unemployment rate for the Austin area has dropped...
Feb 2, 2022 | In the News
According to trade-industry data from Workforce Solutions Capital Area KXAN has previously reported, 3,000 more trade workers, including plumbers, are needed to meet the demand. Read more
Jan 24, 2022 | In the News
The Austin metro area’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.2% in November to 2.9% in December, per the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission. What they’re saying: The Austin area is bouncing back with a tightening labor market and growing demand...
Jan 20, 2022 | In the News
Across Austin, data from Workforce Solutions Capital Area shows 3,000 more trade workers, including plumbers, are needed to meet the demand. Workforce Solutions, in conjunction with Local 286 and Skillpoint Alliance, launched an apprenticeship program to build the...
