Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Child Care, Child Care Providers
Child care providers in Central Texas have struggled to obtain cleaning and protective supplies since the pandemic began in 2020. With limited resources, providing quality care becomes a challenge. To support our providers, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Austin...
Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Job Seekers |
Shelley Lefebvre’s background is in education: she taught English and History for the seventh and eighth grade for over ten years. In 2015, she moved to Austin. The next year, Shelley’s life fell into a spiral when she went through several serious events, including...
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...
Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Job Seekers
Texas will soon stop paying State Extended Benefits (EB) because of a decline in the state’s unemployment rate, announced by Texas Workforce Commission last week. With the end of Extended Benefits, all enhanced unemployment benefit programs are no longer...
Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Child Care, Child Care Providers
The ongoing COVID-19 Delta variant surge reminds us of the importance of creating safe and nurturing spaces for the children of working parents in Austin becomes more apparent. Across Travis County, many providers seek to continue offering care but have limited...
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...
