May 15, 2024 | In the News
IT Business Consultant at Workforce Solutions Capital Area Katherine Cariño said the industry is not hiring as much at the moment. “It’s definitely really tight right now for the tech industry. We’re seeing much more limited opportunities available with job postings...
May 10, 2024 | In the News
A handful of Austin-area organizations and educational institutions are working to combat projected nursing shortages with special programs, partnerships and scholarships. Ashley King, WSCA’s director of healthcare partnerships, said that in Austin: 16,000 nurses are...
May 6, 2024 | In the News
Austin city leaders are working to build out a grant program to help provide financial assistance for certain home-based child care providers, according to a city memo released last week. Austin Public Health and the city’s Economic Development Department are...
Apr 30, 2024 | In the News
In partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the city of Pflugerville is providing funding to support tuition-free job training through the end of the year for up to 20 eligible residents. The initiative is being funded by the city’s Community Development...
Apr 29, 2024 | In the News
Many child care providers are having a hard time filling positions, putting extra pressure on the workers they already have. Local advocates and government leaders are working to help places hire qualified workers. “We aim to promote the recruitment and...
Apr 25, 2024 | In the News
Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, said in a statement that the Austin metro’s advanced manufacturing and transportation sectors have added about 5,000 jobs over the past 12 months. “We have seen a steady increase in job openings in...