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Austin Infrastructure Academy sees early success
The academy has held career fairs that have been attended by more than 500 job seekers, and about 58% of Workforce Solutions' training enrollments since have been toward Infrastructure Academy...
Megan Fortson appointed to lead Austin Infrastructure Academy
She's tasked with helping build the workforce needed to complete $25 billion in regional infrastructure projects...
Elected officials highlight need for trade job apprenticeships in Austin area
Austin's mayor says the region has about $25 billion worth of infrastructure projects but will lack about 4,000 needed workers per year without more training...
Jobs and redevelopment take center stage in annual economic development report
The Economic Development Department says it supported more than 27,000 jobs and distributed over $54 million in community investments during fiscal year 2024...
Annual economic development report highlights job creation and small business programs
The city of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD) said it supported more than 27,000 jobs through its programs and services in 2024...
Skilled labor crisis takes center stage at Economic Resilience Luncheon
The Foundation for Better Business launched its new annual signature event—the Economic Resilience Luncheon—by spotlighting a critical threat to Texas growth...
Central Texas Healthcare Partnership: Nursing Students Shine at 2025 Interprofessional Health Showcase
Students from The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing made an impressive display at the 7th Annual Interprofessional Health Showcase...
Funding for up to 1,000 new slots for child care may be coming soon for Travis County residents
The Travis County child care subsidy waitlist is over 5,000 children, according to Texas Workforce Solutions, or TWC, reports...
Meet our new board member: Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr.
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Larry Wallace Jr. to the Board of Directors at Workforce Solutions Capital Area. A veteran, former mayor, author, and longtime nonprofit leader, Dr. Wallace has shaped...
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