May 21, 2021 | In the News |
In another sign that economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is underway, Austin’s unemployment rate last month fell below 5% for the first time since December 2020 and to its lowest point in a year. “We are in a strong hiring environment, one with more...
May 21, 2021 | In the News |
“We are in a strong hiring environment, one with more businesses opening up and more relocating to the Austin metro,” said Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area. “However, those that will benefit the most in this environment are those with in-demand...
May 18, 2021 | In the News |
More than a million people will be impacted when Texas stops receiving unemployment assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), effective June 26.Here’s what you can do right now: Go to your Workforce Solutions office. Central Texas has two Workforce...
May 13, 2021 | In the News |
“There were over 5,800 [entry-level] job opportunities posted in the Austin metro area in the last 30 days,” Career Awareness Project Coordinator with Workforce Solutions Jessica Garay said. That’s up nearly 2,300 jobs since this time last year, according to Workforce...
May 13, 2021 | In the News |
Those looking for employment in the Lake Travis area will have access to a virtual job fair May 18.The event will be hosted by the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Solutions Capital Area—an organization that works to connect Austin and Travis County...
May 11, 2021 | In the News |
A May 9 report by Workforce Solutions Capital Area found a spike in job postings over the last five years in the metro for building equipment contractors. In 2017, there were less than 100 jobs posted for this position on a monthly average but that’s now up to...