Feb 11, 2022 | Blog, Employers
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,...
Nov 10, 2021 | Case Studies, Employers
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...
Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Employers, Tech
Technology is a growing industry in the Austin area. As more tech employers grow their presence and develop their workforce here, WFS Capital Area will be helping to build connections and opportunities for tech businesses and workers to be more productive. Leading our...
Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Employers
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...
Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Employers
Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS) partners with over 3,000 local businesses to invest in workforce development efforts in Central Texas. But we know that’s just a drop in the bucket. Over the past year, virtually every employer in our region is confronting...
May 21, 2021 | Blog, Employers, Healthcare
Why should a business invest in growing the skills of its workforce? For Patient’s Premier Choice (PPC), a pediatric home health care agency serving patients in Austin metro area, the reason is to advance their employees’ careers and provide a greater quality of...
