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Category: In the News
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Infrastructure Academy celebrates launch with career fair
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is set to launch the Austin Infrastructure Academy with a career fair at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26. The event will be held at Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s north location in Austin. The academy aims to connect local talent with opportunities in Austin’s expanding infrastructure sector. -
Austin Infrastructure Academy set to launch with career fair
The new Austin Infrastructure Academy plans a launch event later this month to introduce its training programs and publicize its goal of boosting the region’s workforce in the infrastructure and mobility sectors. -
Austin Infrastructure Academy tees up spring launch as billions in transit projects progress
The Austin Infrastructure Academy will host its inaugural expo event later this spring to build up a local pipeline of infrastructure workers to support billions of dollars’ worth of mobility projects underway.
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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.