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  • Central Texas partnership creates one-stop-shop for food and job resources

    Central Texas partnership creates one-stop-shop for food and job resources

     

    The Central Texas Food Bank is teaming up with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to offer people job resources when they come in for food.

    There are Workforce Solutions career counselors stationed right inside the Benefits and Emergency Services offices at the food bank. Anytime anyone visits to get food, they can also be connected to in-demand jobs or career training and development opportunities.

    Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO Tamara Atkinson said after looking at data, the group noticed its clients often need support, like food assistance, so this partnership makes sense.

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  • Austin-Round Rock area unemployment rate increases slightly, symposium set to boost local workforce skills

    Austin-Round Rock area unemployment rate increases slightly, symposium set to boost local workforce skills

    The Texas Workforce Commission reported earlier this month the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area rose from May 2024 to June 2024.

    The unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, or 56,143 unemployed residents. Despite this uptick, Austin’s unemployment rate remains below the state and national averages of 4.5% and 4.3%, respectively.

    In response to the unemployment rate, the Workforce Solutions Capital Area will host a director and teacher symposium in August in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

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  • High school students work with Austin Transit Partnership, learn about careers in transportation engineering

    High school students work with Austin Transit Partnership, learn about careers in transportation engineering

    Ten Austin-area high school students went through an seven-week summer internship with the Austin Transit Partnership.

    It was a chance to teach the students about careers in transportation engineering and planning.

    The Austin area is filled with multiple billion-dollar infrastructure projects in the pipeline.

    “We’re going to need about 10,000 more workers annually forecasting after 2040, if we’re going to deliver on the promise of these projects,” said Workforce Solutions Capital Area Director of Mobility Industry Partnerships Sarah Garza.

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  • Elon Musk plans to move X, SpaceX HQs to Austin

    Elon Musk plans to move X, SpaceX HQs to Austin

    Elon Musk’s Austin empire is about to grow a lot more. The enigmatic serial entrepreneur and world’s richest man said July 16 on X that he will move X’s headquarters from San Francisco to Austin.

    Workforce Solutions Capital Area said in the case of ‘X,’ it brings more tech jobs for our workforce.

    “Tech is already one of those industry that is growing and expanding. There’s a 3.2% of the industry expected to grow over the next few years the tech industry is already booming and expanding,” said Senior Director of Business Engagement Amber Warren.

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  • City of Pflugerville proposes plans for community development federal funding, seeking community input

    City of Pflugerville proposes plans for community development federal funding, seeking community input

    Pflugerville City Council received an update June 25 regarding the five-year strategic plan being developed to secure Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, funding for fiscal year 2024-25. Council members also opened the first of two public hearings to receive community input.

    Annually, the city of Pflugerville receives grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. The money is intended to support affordable housing, suitable living environments—including infrastructure—and expand economic opportunities, according to city documents.

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  • Design underway for Austin Infrastructure Academy following $225K in contributions

    Design underway for Austin Infrastructure Academy following $225K in contributions

    Nearly four months after city officials announced a central hub to train and support $25 billion in capital projects through the Austin Infrastructure Academy, Workforce Solutions Capital Area announced $225,000 in contributions to the facility’s design.

    WSCA officials announced June 26 that Texas Mutual Insurance Company and Google.org contributed $125,000 and $100,000, respectively, for design.

    “We extend our deepest gratitude to Texas Mutual and Google for contributing to the creation of this one-of-a-kind academy for our community that will equip our workforce with the skills and education needed to secure quality careers in mobility and infrastructure,” WSCA CEO Tamara Atkinson said in a news release. “Austin’s infrastructure workforce employs over 222,000 residents and is expected to grow by more than 80% by 2040, so the academy is a critical component to help prepare the current and future infrastructure workforce to meet this high demand.”

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  • Educators join Samsung externship program

    Educators join Samsung externship program

    In June, Samsung Austin Semiconductor hosted seven teachers from area school districts as part of the Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Educator Externship Program. The paid externship program allows educators to visit companies in Central Texas where they can gain insight into both the technical and essential skills required in an ever-changing workplace.

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  • WFS Capital Area Joins Austin Community College to Celebrate Juneteenth

    WFS Capital Area Joins Austin Community College to Celebrate Juneteenth

    We celebrated Juneteenth at Austin Community College’s (ACC) Eastview Campus on Tuesday, June 18 along with hundreds of local residents. ACC’s African American Cultural Center hosted this annual event in partnership with other college offices and programs and Workforce Solutions Capital Area participated to share job search and training resources with the community. This annual event commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865—two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s official Emancipation Proclamation.
  • Changing Lanes CDL School Trains Austinites for a Future in Transportation

    Changing Lanes CDL School Trains Austinites for a Future in Transportation

    Changing Lanes CDL School, founded in June 2020 by Delbert Crawford, is a premier truck driving training institution located at 100 W Pflugerville Pkwy Ste 111, Pflugerville, TX. Dedicated to transforming ordinary individuals into professional truck drivers, we empower them to become local community builders through trucking. As a veteran and black-owned business, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all our students. Our comprehensive truck driving training program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the transportation industry. We stand out as a third-party testing facility, allowing our students to bypass DPS testing and streamline the certification process. Additionally, we offer free endorsements with each class, ensuring our students are well-prepared for all facets of truck driving. At Changing Lanes CDL School, our core values of Family, Excellence, and Opportunity guide everything we do. We believe in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every student feels like part of our family. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our training programs are of the highest quality, preparing our students for successful careers. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for all, helping over 800 individuals earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) since our inception. Our dedication to excellence was recognized when we won the 2022 Dream Starter Competition, receiving a $100,000 prize to further our mission. We believe in the power of trucking to build stronger communities and aim to continue making a significant difference in the lives of our students and the transportation industry as a whole. Join us at Changing Lanes CDL School and take the first step towards a rewarding career in truck driving.