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 because...
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...
May 10, 2023 | In the News
Travis County allocated nearly $51 million of remaining Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to assist non-profit organizations and other programs on Monday, in an effort to address ongoing community needs, including food access, childcare and rental assistance. The money is...