For Job Seekers
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Hear from job seekers, families, and child care providers who’ve used Workforce Solutions Capital Area programs to take the next step—whether that’s finding a job, accessing child care, or building a career.
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Capital Area Retention and Elevation Program awards $1.2 million in bonuses to child care providers
This year, we selected 51 providers with a total of 483 staff for awards, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per person.
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Travis County approves new Workforce Solutions child care agreement
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.
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High cost of child care slammed for draining economy of profits and workers
Workforce Solutions, which is part of the Texas Workforce Commission, provides workers with professional development and child care assistance.
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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.
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Nearly 70,000 Texas families on workforce child care waitlist
Nearly 70,000 Texas families on workforce child care waitlist