Jul 11, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
The Austin Infrastructure Academy is seeing early returns on its efforts to bolster Austin’s construction and mobility workforce, and talent should start to exit the new pipeline soon. The academy, which launched in March, has seen notable interest from the private...
Jun 25, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
Workforce Solutions Capital Area has picked a leader to oversee a major push to bolster the region’s workforce. Megan Fortson, who is now senior director of the Austin Infrastructure Academy, will help build out the infrastructure and construction workforce...
Jun 18, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Austin) celebrated graduates working to fill trade jobs in Central Texas on Wednesday, while highlighting efforts to further close the gap. Meeting the growing need is a challenge statewide. Texas has a shortage of...
Jun 12, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
The Economic Development Department says it supported more than 27,000 jobs and distributed over $54 million in community investments during fiscal year 2024, according to its recently released annual report. The report outlines the department’s evolving priorities,...
Jun 12, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
The city of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD) said it supported more than 27,000 jobs through its programs and services in 2024. The department said it organized its work last year around three pillars: Create and retain jobs Amplify creative industries...
Jun 9, 2025 | In the News, Mobility, Infrastructure & Skilled Trades
The Foundation for Better Business launched its new annual signature event—the Economic Resilience Luncheon—by spotlighting a critical threat to Texas growth: the deepening shortage of skilled tradespeople. With a focus on mobility, infrastructure, and the small...
