What we’re watching in 2022

Feb 11, 2022 | Blog | 0 comments

Austin’s job growth proves we live in one of the most resilient economies in the nation. But, as is happening across the country, it’s a competitive market for workers. Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s (WFS) main focus this year is the skills gap. In our analysis,...

Apply for up to $50K to train your employees with Incumbent Worker Training!

Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Partner Resources | 1 comment

Workforce Solutions Capital Area can provide assistance to local companies implementing upskilling for their current workers.  Training incumbent workers for hard-to-fill jobs can often shorten recruitment and increase retention — saving companies the average...

Rebuilding Central Texas’ plumbing workforce

Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: A look at the plumbing workforce as we face cold weather pipe concerns, and one big ask to help Austin overcome hiring challenges. 🙏 With gratitude: I’m excited to announce I was recently named Board Chair of the Community Advancement...

Connecting local people to Tesla jobs

Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: How Workforce Solutions is helping link locals with hundreds of Tesla job opportunities, and an upcoming event to connect job seekers with Austin manufacturers hiring now. 🏆 1 big honor: Workforce Solutions Capital Area is excited to...

Workforce Solutions Capital Area Named One of the Best Places for Working Parents in 2022

Jan 26, 2022 | Blog | 0 comments

Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the local workforce development board for Austin-Travis County, is excited to announce its 2022 recognition as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in Austin by Early Matters Greater Austin. Best Places for Working Parents™...

Takeaways from the December jobs report for Austin

Jan 23, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Takeaways from the latest Austin metro jobs report, and how a Workforce Solutions program led a previously incarcerated Austinite to help others overcome the same hurdles she faced. 🙏 With gratitude: At the US Conference of Mayors...