Feb 21, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
3-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends, I extend my warmest wishes on what feels like the coldest and longest weeks all year. I heard from many at WFS and my peers, and your hardships, grit, and gratitude for the small things (that are really essential...
Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
3-minute read Good afternoon Austin talent development allies, What’s happening in our Austin metro job market: Metro Austin is outperforming all major Texas metros with the lowest December 2020 unemployment rate at 5.1%. Dallas is 6.3%, San Antonio is...
Feb 7, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
3-minute read Good afternoon Workforce Solutions’ friends, What’s happening in our Austin metro job market: The local unemployment rate is lowest among major Texas metros at 5.1%, but it’s still nearly double our pre-pandemic levels. Tens of thousands remain...
Jan 31, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
3-minute read Good afternoon Workforce Solutions’ Friends, What’s happening in our Austin metro job market: Driving Austin’s economic recovery: I joined other economic experts to weigh in on Austin Chamber’s latest report, which shows Austin...
Jan 22, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
4-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends, TWC estimates the Austin-area unemployment rate dropped in December 2020, despite a surge in coronavirus cases, bringing unemployment to its lowest point since the pandemic first struck the region (more...
Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update |
3-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends,Find wonderful ways to celebrate MLK’s legacy in Austin. U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue said Tuesday that a broad-based economic recovery in 2021 depends on immediate reskilling and worker...