Dec 19, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Takeaways from the latest Austin metro jobs report, and recommendations for service industry employers struggling to fill positions in wealthier suburbs. 👏 1 big congrats: Veronica Briseño, lead economic development executive for the...
Dec 12, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Our new analysis breaks down local workforce supply and demand, and TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel speaks on WFS’ apprenticeship program to prepare residents for high-demand healthcare careers. 🙏 With gratitude: WFS’ board of directors met...
Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Austin’s position related to jobs and economic development during the pandemic, and a new child care program provides extra help for local workers in the hard-hit service industry. 📡 On our radar: It’s too soon to tell what impact the...
Nov 21, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Takeaways from the latest Austin metro jobs report, and a “straight talk” discussion on the benefits of registered apprenticeship programs in Texas. 🚨 ICYMI: We spoke with KVUE and KXAN about our recent report showing...
Nov 14, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week as we expand “earn as you learn” healthcare apprenticeships, and Austin continues to boast one the lowest unemployment rates among the top 25 largest U.S. cities. 🙏 With gratitude: Last week, 148...
Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Case Studies
Did you know Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports opportunity youth in Austin? Opportunity youth are people who are 16 to 24 years old and not sufficiently engaged in education and employment. This is typically due to systemic barriers that we have identified and...