Apr 13, 2026 | Child Care, In the News
Child care scholarships, after-school care and other efforts are underway to grow a voter-approved initiative to provide more affordable child care for low-income families in Travis County. In 2024, voters approved increasing the county’s tax rate to generate...
Mar 16, 2026 | In the News
In June, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the Austin area currently has about $25 billion in infrastructure projects, including expansions of I-35 and the city’s airport. The mayor said about 10,000 people per year are needed to fill those jobs. However, Watson said if...
Mar 16, 2026 | In the News
The Austin community college system has partnered with the city and local nonprofits to boost skills training opportunities for Austinites. For instance, the Infrastructure Academy, a public-private partnership between the city, Workforce Solutions Capital...
Mar 2, 2026 | Healthcare, In the News
Texas does not have enough nurses to meet demand. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a report shows that from now through 2036, some popular nursing careers like registered nurses and certified nurse midwives will be in a deficit compared to...
Feb 27, 2026 | Child Care, In the News
Travis County is looking to provide guaranteed child care availability for low-income families and expand child care options for families working during nontraditional hours. The $75 million Raising Travis County initiative—approved by voters in November 2024—is...
Feb 25, 2026 | In the News
One of Austin’s leading workforce development organizations has found its permanent CEO. Workforce Solutions Capital Area, a nonprofit that supports workforce development efforts like the Austin Infrastructure Academy, announced on Feb. 25 that it had chosen Yael...
