Dec 8, 2022 | Employers, In the News, Tech
Austin’s job market growth is outpacing the rest of the U.S. According to Workforce Solutions Capital Area, 172,194 new jobs were added to the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metro area between 2016 and 2021, representing a 16.0% job growth increase and far surpassing...
Aug 3, 2022 | Case Studies, Employers
Summary of Initiative Growing a world-class competitive workforce is our business, and we listen and work closely with employers to help build a workforce that meets the needs of today. As one approach to our work, our team of Career & Education Outreach...
Jul 12, 2022 | Employers, In the News
The labor market across the country has changed significantly since 2020, leaving employers struggling to fill roles and retain employees as businesses compete for talent. A new Texas Workforce Commission report out this month found the unemployment rate in Austin is...
Jun 8, 2022 | Briefings & Performance Updates, Employers
Two long years after the pandemic first struck our region, it looks like we’re finally coming out on the other side. Today, the local economy is booming and many employers are hiring. Still, not everyone is benefiting from the growth and opportunity that has blessed...
May 31, 2022 | Case Studies, Employers, Manufacturing |
Manufacturing is a key industry in Central Texas, with many businesses producing everything from microchips to medical equipment. Nestled in the heart of Austin, you’ll find Bearded Brothers, an organic snack brand that takes great pride in manufacturing just as much...
Mar 29, 2022 | Case Studies, Employers, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
As Austin continues growing, the metro will require more skilled workers to build and maintain everything going up across the region. With the goal in mind of introducing the next generation of skilled talent to opportunities in the trades, we hosted the annual...