May 25, 2023 | In the News |
Just days after Project Connect developers released a recommendation for the first phase of light rail in Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson praised the “once-in-a-generation opportunity” facing the city on its billions of dollars’ worth of transportation projects. The...
May 23, 2023 | In the News |
Three years ago, a global pandemic triggered a so-called “she-cession,” as millions of women lost their jobs or left the workforce to care for loved ones. Now, they’re leading the recovery. Companies have more women on their payrolls than ever before, in part...
May 22, 2023 | In the News |
Teen employment is on the rise in Austin restaurants — a possible salve for labor challenges in an industry that’s still hurting from the pandemic, but one that comes with some unique complications for business owners. In 2022, there were 1.9 million...
May 19, 2023 | In the News |
Several funding measures approved by Austin officials May 18 will send around $2 million toward workforce development, child care and early childhood education in Central Texas. Three contracts totaling $1.85 million will go toward education for aspiring...
May 19, 2023 | In the News |
Austin-area city, workforce and financial leaders gathered at Austin PBS on May 17 to review the outlook for the affordability challenge that continues to confront the region amid years of growth and spiking housing costs. Amplify Credit Union’s first Central...
May 18, 2023 | In the News |
Affordability in Austin has been at the forefront of conversations for years as many residents struggle to afford to live in the area, citing the high housing prices, stagnant wages and other increased cost of living factors, such as childcare and groceries. On...
