Jun 12, 2025 | In the News
The city of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD) said it supported more than 27,000 jobs through its programs and services in 2024. The department said it organized its work last year around three pillars: Create and retain jobs Amplify creative industries...
Jun 9, 2025 | In the News
The Foundation for Better Business launched its new annual signature event—the Economic Resilience Luncheon—by spotlighting a critical threat to Texas growth: the deepening shortage of skilled tradespeople. With a focus on mobility, infrastructure, and the small...
May 23, 2025 | In the News
The first significant round of Travis County’s new child care funding could be available as early as fall 2025, following a tax rate increase approved by voters last November. The Travis County child care subsidy waitlist is over 5,000 children, according to Texas...
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...