The Austin Infrastructure Academy will host its inaugural expo event later this spring to build up a local pipeline of infrastructure workers to support billions of dollars’ worth of mobility projects underway.
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Nursing academy aims to fill healthcare shortage in Central Texas
On Tuesday, Workforce Solutions Capital Area hosted a nursing academy for high school juniors and seniors in Central Texas at South University’s Austin campus.
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Meeting the demand: new program builds pipeline of skilled workers to Austin’s construction industry
Texas Construction Career Pathways, a program run by Texas Climate Jobs Project, offered Travis County residents an opportunity that trains individuals in the construction industry and prepares them to join the workforce within unionized building and construction trades.
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Workforce Solutions seeks feedback for hiring plan, IT workers for job fair
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is seeking community input on its Hire Local Plan, an initiative aimed at enhancing workforce development in the Austin metro area. The plan focuses on increasing skilled local talent, improving income for residents and expanding payrolls for local businesses. To achieve these objectives, WFSCA has outlined four key strategies: awareness and enrollment, training, placement and advancement. Community members are encouraged to review the strategies and provide feedback to ensure the plan is inclusive and collaborative.
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Travis County approves new Workforce Solutions child care agreement
Commissioners on Tuesday approved a new agreement with Workforce Solutions for child care services and stipends for early childhood educators.
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The Texas job market is thriving amid strong national numbers; here’s what to know
The Texas job market showed strong growth in 2023, and that momentum appears to have continued into 2024. The U.S. has consistently posted solid job and employment numbers, reflecting a generally healthy economy, and Texas has been no exception.
Employment data from the Texas Labor Market review shows consistent growth from 2023 to 2024, with Austin’s job market continuing to outperform national averages.
Even as major economies in Europe and Asia have struggled, the U.S. economy has remained strong, and Texas remains a key contributor to the overall strength of America’s economy.
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Goal 5: Child Care
Goal 5: Child Care
We support workers and employers by increasing access to affordable high-quality childcare, promoting early learning, and fostering long-term self-sufficiency for families
OBJECTIVES
5.1 Access: Support expansion of childcare facilities into childcare deserts. Increase provider capacity through supply of additional slots.
5.2 Whole Family: Provide financial support through scholarships to local families. Leverage workforce services for individuals requesting and receiving childcare services.
5.3 Quality: Assist childcare providers to achieve higher Texas Rising Star ratings
5.4 Professional Recognition: Support advances in education and training for childcare educators. Support advances in building pipeline of early childhood educators
5.5 Promote Partnerships; Leverage public and private resources to support the childcare ecosystem of providers and families
5.6 Data Collection: Assess data collection capacity. Work in community to improve data collection and analysis capabilities. Create special report on childcare access for children ages infant to age 3. Create a dashboard annually to share the state of childcare in Travis County from WFS’ perspective.
5.7 Policy Tracking: Report to Childcare Advisory Council and Board of Directors (as appropriate) local, state and federal childcare policies that impact localized childcare system and services
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Goal 4: Upskilling
Goal 4: Upskilling
We assist frontline and mid-level workers in acquiring skills and higher-pay through employer-based partnerships
OBJECTIVES
4.1 Upskilling: Promote apprenticeship (in all its forms) for workers and employers
4.2 Wage + Training Support: Help employers with the cost of training their workforce through employer services and grants
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Goal 3: Employment
Goal 3: Employment
We connect employers with local talent to fill quality entry-level jobs and good-paying career pathways
OBJECTIVES
3.1 Seamless Hiring: Reduce hiring hassles by connecting qualified job candidates to employer job postings
3.2 Local Hiring: Promote local hiring by connecting employers to job fairs, hiring events, and training programs to meet Austin talent
3.3 Connections: Facilitate opportunities for employers to meet worker candidates through earn-and-learn opportunities, site tours, classroom visits, practicum experiences, and graduation celebrations
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Goal 2: Career Readiness + Training
Goal 2 : Career Readiness + Training
We remove barriers and equip workers with the skills they need to succeed
OBJECTIVES
2.1 Skills Alignment: Ensure that training curricula are aligned with regional employers’ needs and a 21st century workplace
2.2 Capacity: Grow capacity of regional training providers for industry priority occupations to meet the demand for entry and mid-level workers
2.3 Access: Increase residents’ access to training and good-paying careers. Partner with education agencies and community-based orgs to create easy entry programs
2.4 Persistence: Increase persistence and completion rates for all students
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