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Nursing academy aims to fill healthcare shortage in Central Texas
On Tuesday, Workforce Solutions Capital Area hosted a nursing academy for high school juniors and seniors in Central Texas at South University’s Austin campus.
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Meeting the demand: new program builds pipeline of skilled workers to Austin’s construction industry
Texas Construction Career Pathways, a program run by Texas Climate Jobs Project, offered Travis County residents an opportunity that trains individuals in the construction industry and prepares them to join the workforce within unionized building and construction trades.
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Workforce Solutions seeks feedback for hiring plan, IT workers for job fair
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is seeking community input on its Hire Local Plan, an initiative aimed at enhancing workforce development in the Austin metro area. The plan focuses on increasing skilled local talent, improving income for residents and expanding payrolls for local businesses. To achieve these objectives, WFSCA has outlined four key strategies: awareness and enrollment, training, placement and advancement. Community members are encouraged to review the strategies and provide feedback to ensure the plan is inclusive and collaborative.
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Travis County approves new Workforce Solutions child care agreement
Commissioners on Tuesday approved a new agreement with Workforce Solutions for child care services and stipends for early childhood educators.
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The Texas job market is thriving amid strong national numbers; here’s what to know
The Texas job market showed strong growth in 2023, and that momentum appears to have continued into 2024. The U.S. has consistently posted solid job and employment numbers, reflecting a generally healthy economy, and Texas has been no exception.
Employment data from the Texas Labor Market review shows consistent growth from 2023 to 2024, with Austin’s job market continuing to outperform national averages.
Even as major economies in Europe and Asia have struggled, the U.S. economy has remained strong, and Texas remains a key contributor to the overall strength of America’s economy.
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HER Power Summit targets women seeking career opportunities
Opportunity Austin, in collaboration with Con Mi Madre and Dress for Success Austin, will host the HER Power Summit from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd. The event aims to provide 100 women from diverse backgrounds with opportunities to connect with employers and explore career development options. The agenda includes networking sessions with employers and breakout sessions featuring presentations from Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s Infrastructure Academy and career spotlights by Capital Metro and Austin Energy.
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Artificial intelligence company relocates headquarters to Austin, AI jobs on the rise
Another tech company moved from California to Austin’s ‘Silicon Hills,’ a nickname for the thousands of high-tech companies in the Austin area.
“The Austin tech force and tech industry is definitely booming. The industry is expected to grow 3.2% annually, which is about 2,160 workers per year,” said Workforce Solutions Capital Area IT Business Consultant Katherine Carino.
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USPS positions, other jobs available at career fair Wednesday
Job seekers in Austin can look to the United States Postal Office for career opportunities this week.
USPS is hiring for several positions in various departments, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, according to its website.
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Workforce Solutions holding hiring event for mobility, infrastructure jobs
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is hosting a Mobility & Infrastructure Hiring Event on Dec. 11 at the organization’s branch on North Interstate 35. The event offers the chance to explore career paths in the rapidly growing transportation industry as well as major infrastructure projects needed to complete multibillion-dollar efforts such as Project Connect, and the expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.