May 31, 2022 | Blog, Success Story |
Manufacturing is a key industry in Central Texas, with many businesses producing everything from microchips to medical equipment. Nestled in the heart of Austin, you’ll find Bearded Brothers, an organic snack brand that takes great pride in manufacturing just as much...
Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Success Story
As Austin continues growing, the metro will require more skilled workers to build and maintain everything going up across the region. With the goal in mind of introducing the next generation of skilled talent to opportunities in the trades, we hosted the annual...
Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Success Story
For child care providers in Central Texas, providing quality care during a pandemic and a labor shortage makes for a twofold challenge as limited resources and rising costs impact care. To support our providers, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Austin Public...
Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Success Story
Child care providers in Central Texas have struggled to obtain cleaning and protective supplies since the pandemic began in 2020. With limited resources, providing quality care becomes a challenge. To support our providers, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Austin...
Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Success Story |
Shelley Lefebvre’s background is in education: she taught English and History for the seventh and eighth grade for over ten years. In 2015, she moved to Austin. The next year, Shelley’s life fell into a spiral when she went through several serious events, including...
Feb 12, 2021 | Blog, Success Story
On February 12, 2021, the Texas Workforce Commission honored Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS) with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Pathways Award for 2020. Capital Area is one of four boards selected for this performance award, based...
