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More and more companies are moving to Austin, and many offer jobs with higher-paying wages.
“Austin is the No. 1 metro in the U.S. for job creation right now,” said Jameson Cardenas, the senior director for marketing and communications for Workforce Solutions Capital Area. “But at the same time, there’s 47,000 unfilled jobs, and that’s 15,000 more than there were last year.”
With more than $500,000 in grants in hand, Workforce Solutions Capital Area is looking to expand apprenticeship programs in the area.
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Workforce Solutions will be holding an event to let the public know about apprenticeship grant opportunities aimed at helping Travis County residents earn more through job training and certification.
It seems it takes more than rising interest rates, declining stock prices and national economic jitters to dent what has been a voracious demand for workers in the Austin area.
“Help wanted” postings are still proliferating, with job growth in the region climbing nearly 11% on an annualized basis in July and the unemployment rate holding steady at an extremely tight 2.9%.
AUSTIN, Texas – Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the recipient of $548,883 in grants to aid in expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs in the manufacturing, technology and healthcare industries. These grants were awarded by a mix of both public and private entities, including Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP). The industries supported by these grants have experienced a skills gap over the past several years, and the new apprenticeship opportunities will help Travis County residents earn higher wages while achieving a certification and on-the-job training that will help them advance their careers.
“We are grateful for the ongoing support from our community, which allows us to offer these apprenticeship programs and provide much needed opportunities to grow our region’s manufacturing, technology and healthcare industries,” Tamara Atkinson, chief executive officer of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, said. “Programs like these allow for the development of a highly skilled workforce, provide residents with the tools they need to get hired for high-paying jobs, and support employers with a diverse and talented applicant pool from which to recruit.”
Enrollment for these apprenticeships is currently open for those interested in careers in technology and healthcare. Enrollment in manufacturing is scheduled to open in January 2023. To apply or learn more about these apprenticeships, please visit wfscapitalarea.com/apprenticeships/.
Providing eligible parents with financial assistance for quality child care is essential for these parents to work or train to better provide for their families. It also helps to develop the future skilled workforce of Central Texas. To help accomplish this, Workforce Solutions Capital Area hosts the annual Child Care Symposium for child care directors, owners and workers in Central Texas.
In-person attendees gathered at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center at UT Austin for a full schedule of training opportunities and to hear from speakers representing state and local governments and a fellow child care provider.
Speakers included Aaron Demerson, Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission, José “Chito” Vela, Council Member representing District 4, and Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin Travis County Health Authority.
The event’s keynote speaker was Reshaun Webb, an Early Childhood Education coach and trainer who also owns a child care center.
“At the City of Austin, we are doing everything we can to be supportive of working parents and their children. We’re hosting summer camps all summer long for kindergarten all the way up to high school to support working parents,” Vela said.
“Quality child care is a win-win situation for Texas employers and job seekers alike,” Demerson said. “I believe in the importance of supporting child care providers in growing their business and providing much needed services to the growing population of our state.”
Dr. Walkes provided an overview of monkeypox and how to help prevent the spread of infection.
“When we talk about essential workers, we talk about doctors and nurses, but what we really mean are child care providers,” Dr. Walkes said. “None of this is possible without you.”
What they’re saying:
For the directors and teachers who participated, the Child Care Symposium provided valuable learning opportunities and moments to connect with one another, whether in person or virtually.
“This is my first time as a teacher and am finding every day as a teacher is different, so all this information has been very interesting,” said one attendee.
“I loved the interaction and conversation. I also liked the opportunity to connect. The Workforce Solutions staff were super helpful and friendly,” said another teacher.
Workforce Solutions Capital Area works with 400-plus providers across Central Texas to provide care for over 5,000 children.
The job market in Texas is seeing record growth for a ninth month in a row.
According to workforce nonprofit Workforce Solutions, Texas added 72,800 jobs during the month of July. Those numbers come as Texas unemployment rates are at their lowest since February 2020.
The Austin-Round Rock area has one of the lowest in the state, at 3.1%. And from June to July 2022, the unemployment rate did not fluctuate with around 41,457 unemployed residents.
La Agencia para las Soluciones Laborales del Área de la Capital, o Workforce Solutions Capital Area, invita a los solicitantes de trabajo a una feria informativa el sábado 20 de agosto en la Iglesia Monte Zion ubicada en 4301 Tannehill de 10:00-11:30 am.
“Lo que estamos haciendo es ofreciendo becas para la comunidad para que puedan ir al entrenamiento y desarrollar sus habilidades y les ayudamos a encontrar trabajo”, dijo Jessie Camarillo, de la Agencia para las Soluciones Laborales del Área de la Capital.
With job growth in Austin stronger than ever, and most analysts naming the region as one of the best job markets in the nation, Workforce Solutions Capital Area is trying to make traditionally underserved communities aware of the job training and employment opportunities available to those looking for a career change.
The organization will spread the word about its recently launched Hire Local plan with a community engagement session at Greater Mt. Zion Church this Saturday, Aug. 20. East Austin’s District 1 was selected to reach more people of color, whose communities have a disproportionately large population with lower education, correlating to more recipients of unemployment benefits.
The event will offer information on training programs and other assistance available, with special attention paid to the group’s four focus areas of information technology, health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is working to help low-income families work, go to school, or both. Chief Operations Officer Yael Lawson has the details.
Si usted está desempleado, trabaja medio tiempo, no cuenta con diploma de high school, está clasificado como de ingresos bajos, o ha recibido beneficios de desempleo después de marzo de 2020 puede aplicar a una beca de capacitación para empleos mejor remunerados. Para obtenerla también se requiere tener al menos 18 años, tener autorización para trabajar en Estados Unidos y vivir en el Condado de Travis.