May 5, 2025 | In the News
Before Jennifer Cobb became an electrician, she worked as a receptionist in a doctor’s office in the Austin area. She was making about $16 an hour and raising two boys, which meant money was tight. She had to rely on government assistance to help make ends meet....
May 2, 2025 | In the News
Austin-area job seekers interested in manufacturing careers will have the opportunity to meet with local employers at the 2025 Manufacturing Job Fair. Go deeper.
Apr 22, 2025 | In the News
The Austin-area branch of TWC, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, also launched the Austin Infrastructure Academy in March, a “person-centric” career development program. Dubbed a “one-stop-shop,” the academy provides a new hub for job seekers that integrates...
Apr 22, 2025 | In the News
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is hosting a job fair this week for veterans. On Thursday, interested veterans can swing by Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s office on Webberville Road to hear from nearly 30 local employers who have jobs open. Workforce...
Apr 8, 2025 | In the News
City leaders and officials gathered on Tuesday for the Austin Chamber’s Infrastructure Summit to discuss the progress and challenges of several transformative projects set to reshape Austin over the next decade. Leaders expressed optimism about managing what they...
Apr 4, 2025 | In the News
According to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), a no-cost agency that connects employers and job seekers, the unemployment rate of the nine counties it serves increased from 3.6% in January to 3.8% in February. Go deeper.