Mar 7, 2025 | Briefings & Performance Updates
The Hire Local evaluation helps Central Texas understand how well workforce education and training programs are supporting people and employers across the region. By tracking enrollment, completion, employment, and earnings, the evaluation offers insight into whether...
Mar 12, 2024 | Briefings & Performance Updates
The Hire Local evaluation seeks to understand whether the size and efficacy of the training and completion pipeline meets the region’s needs, and, given the high cost of housing and living, whether those who complete local workforce training and education programs...
Apr 11, 2023 | Briefings & Performance Updates
At Workforce Solutions Capital Area, our work is rooted in creating opportunity for local people and strengthening the workforce that drives our region forward. Our 2022 Impact Report offers a snapshot of that work in action — from helping job seekers gain skills and...
Jun 8, 2022 | Briefings & Performance Updates, Employers
Two long years after the pandemic first struck our region, it looks like we’re finally coming out on the other side. Today, the local economy is booming and many employers are hiring. Still, not everyone is benefiting from the growth and opportunity that has blessed...
Nov 4, 2021 | Briefings & Performance Updates |
Key takeaway: People of color have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, and was exacerbated by the pandemic. Key findings: In Texas, in the first quarter of 2021, while unemployment rate was at 6.9%, Black unemployment was at 11.2% and Hispanic at 8.0%....
May 12, 2021 | Briefings & Performance Updates
Read our report for curated research and trends on stable housing and workforce outcomes. Key takeaway: Research suggests the outcomes of stable housing efforts can be improved when combined with workforce development efforts. Through workforce services,...
