Mar 13, 2024 | In the News
Austin City Council gave the green light March 7 to launch an Infrastructure Academy to connect residents with jobs as Austin embarks on $25 billion in capital projects. The program aims to help fill thousands of skilled trades jobs with local talent as Austin...
Mar 7, 2024 | In the News
A plan to establish a new Austin infrastructure academy is taking shape, with the aim of ensuring the city’s workforce is equipped to meet the demands placed upon it by $25 billion in transportation-related projects over the coming years. City Council...
Mar 6, 2024 | In the News
Thousands of workers are needed for big construction projects happening all around Austin. Mayor Kirk Watson, along with the support of several Austin council members are pushing for an infrastructure academy to be a training hub for the city. They hope a...
Feb 28, 2024 | In the News
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced Wednesday plans for a new infrastructure academy to help build a local pipeline of workers for major construction and transportation projects in the region. It’s tied to an agenda item that the city council will take up March...
Feb 26, 2024 | In the News
Over 50 students from nine local school districts attended Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s biannual Nursing Academy on Feb. 21 for a day of interactive learning in Texas State University Round Rock’s five nursing simulation labs. The academy is put on twice...
Feb 22, 2024 | In the News
Workforce Solutions Capital Area said it has become an industry that’s seen consistent job growth over the years. “From December 2022 to December 2023, the leisure and hospitality industry has seen a 2.3% growth,” said Senior Director of Business Engagement...
