Austin’s historic housing demand underscores need for construction skills training programs

Aug 1, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Austin’s historic housing demand underscores the need for construction skills training programs, and Austin’s unemployment rate is the lowest among major U.S. cities. ICYMI: Workforce Solutions Capital Area is joining the Central...

Employer-education partnerships generate ROI for Central TX

Jul 25, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: WFS’ board chair shares how Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s partnership with employers and education generates ROI for Central Texas, and how an Austinite made a career in the growing advanced manufacturing industry with no experience...

Workforce Solutions connects industry to the classroom with annual Teacher Externship Program

Jul 22, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

This summer, Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS) partnered with local school districts and employers from various industries for the 2nd annual Teacher Externship Program. Why it matters: WFS’ Teacher Externship Program strengthens relationships with local school...

Partnering with Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation to Employ Austinites and Feed Families in Need

Jul 21, 2021 | Blog | 2 comments

The COVID19 pandemic caused millions of people nationwide to experience food insecurity, including many families in Austin, where the most marginalized communities were disproportionately impacted. Providing families with an opportunity for food and financial security...

Austin-area employers add 8,000 jobs in June as recovery continues

Jul 18, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Austin-area employers add 8,000 jobs in June as recovery continues, and how Workforce Solutions’ Board of Directors are committed to furthering Austin’s economic prosperity. What to watch: Samsung’s interest in...

Meet the Upskilling HEROES

Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Central Texas employers are not just growing their workforce, they’re growing their workers’ skill sets as well. ICYMI: Many industries in Central Texas are ramping up demand for workers. We talked with KVUE about which...