Feb 20, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: My thoughts — with a local lens — on President Biden’s address to county officials at the National Association of Counties 2022 Legislative Conference. 📍 ICYMI: Workforce Solutions leadership convened with TWC Commissioner Julian Alvarez...
Feb 13, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read 1 big thing in this letter: What we’re watching in 2022 for the local economy, nearly two years into the pandemic. 🙏 With gratitude: Although 2021 was undoubtedly another challenging year, there are many reasons to celebrate the great work done for our...
Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: A look at the plumbing workforce as we face cold weather pipe concerns, and one big ask to help Austin overcome hiring challenges. 🙏 With gratitude: I’m excited to announce I was recently named Board Chair of the Community Advancement...
Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: How Workforce Solutions is helping link locals with hundreds of Tesla job opportunities, and an upcoming event to connect job seekers with Austin manufacturers hiring now. 🏆 1 big honor: Workforce Solutions Capital Area is excited to...
Jan 23, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Takeaways from the latest Austin metro jobs report, and how a Workforce Solutions program led a previously incarcerated Austinite to help others overcome the same hurdles she faced. 🙏 With gratitude: At the US Conference of Mayors...
Jan 16, 2022 | Blog, CEO Update
3-minute read In this letter: Comments on Tesla moving closer to producing their first cars at the Austin Gigafactory, and three main reasons Central Texas is facing staffing shortages. ✨ Out with the old, in with the new: We are excited to partner with our friends...