Oct 13, 2022 | Blog, Tech
Workforce Solutions Capital Area has received $45,000 from JFF and New Profit to design and launch a pilot initiative in October to implement the IBM SkillsBuild learning platform. This pilot will be part of the Workforce Development Board Digital Skills Pilot...
Sep 12, 2022 | In the News, Job Seekers, Tech
With more than $500,000 in grants in hand, Workforce Solutions Capital Area is looking to expand apprenticeship programs in the area. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Workforce Solutions will be holding an event to let the public know about apprenticeship grant opportunities...
Jul 24, 2022 | In the News, Tech
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas led the nation for job growth in June; however, Austin’s unemployment rate increased. In a statement Friday, Abbott said employers added 82,500 jobs over the previous month, and Texas set a new employment record for...
Jul 13, 2022 | In the News, Tech
It’s a long-time trend that tech workers earn salaries that double or even triple the average salary of other workers in the area, and Austin is no exception. Austin techies are averaging $150,026 annually compared to $78,224 for all other industries. It’s following a...
Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Employers, Tech
Technology is a growing industry in the Austin area. As more tech employers grow their presence and develop their workforce here, WFS Capital Area will be helping to build connections and opportunities for tech businesses and workers to be more productive. Leading our...
Jun 1, 2020 | Employers, Labor Market Reports, Tech
Information Technology and the associated technology workforce are primary economic drivers in the Austin region, with a foundation of large technology stalwarts, a healthy community of startups, and the accelerating need for technology workers across all industries....
