Austin has a reason to celebrate Nat’l Apprenticeship Week

Nov 14, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week as we expand “earn as you learn” healthcare apprenticeships, and Austin continues to boast one the lowest unemployment rates among the top 25 largest U.S. cities. 🙏 With gratitude: Last week, 148...

Opening Doors for Austin Youth at Youth Career Day

Nov 10, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Did you know Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports opportunity youth in Austin? Opportunity youth are people who are 16 to 24 years old and not sufficiently engaged in education and employment. This is typically due to systemic barriers that we have identified and...

Addressing diversity, equity, & inclusion in Austin’s workforce

Nov 7, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read In this letter: Our new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Austin area workforce, and how we’re partnering with a local nonprofit to employ Austinites and feed families in need. 🙏 With gratitude: It was an honor to co-present at the...

Essential worker? You can get free child care!

Nov 5, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Good news! Workforce Solutions Capital Area currently has funding available for Essential Workers to provide scholarships for child care services. This funding is available for families that live in the City of Austin Full Purpose district.  Check this map to see if...

Increasing rent is pushing some out of Austin. Here’s our plan to help

Oct 31, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read Happy Halloween, Austin friends and advisors! In this letter: How Austin’s Hire Local Plan helps the community see economic benefits, and who’s helping to build connections and opportunities for tech businesses and workers to be more...

Austin’s economic recovery continues inching toward pre-pandemic levels

Oct 24, 2021 | Blog, CEO Update | 0 comments

3-minute read Good afternoon Austin friends and advisors, In this letter: The Austin metro’s economic recovery continues inching toward pre-pandemic levels, and WFS’ advice on recruitment and retention as businesses prepare for shortages this holiday season....