Aug 8, 2022 | In the News
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is working to help low-income families work, go to school, or both. Chief Operations Officer Yael Lawson has the details. Watch for more
Aug 4, 2022 | In the News
Si usted está desempleado, trabaja medio tiempo, no cuenta con diploma de high school, está clasificado como de ingresos bajos, o ha recibido beneficios de desempleo después de marzo de 2020 puede aplicar a una beca de capacitación para empleos mejor remunerados. Para...
Jul 29, 2022 | In the News
In partnership with Re:WorkNow — a rapid workforce development program administered by Workforce Solutions Capital Area with funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — Skillpoint also plans to further encourage access to its program by...
Jul 29, 2022 | In the News
A KXAN investigation recently found that some families are being met with 12–14-month waitlists for childcare. Workforce Solutions said it was working with more than 300 childcare providers so parents can go to work or school. Yael Lawson, the chief operations officer...
Jul 29, 2022 | In the News
The tech industry continues to grow in Texas, even during hiring freezes. One of the tech giants is expanding its reach in the Lone Star State, and trade jobs are at the top of its list. Samsung is looking to add new facilities to its already-planned $17 billion...
Jul 24, 2022 | In the News
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas led the nation for job growth in June; however, Austin’s unemployment rate increased. In a statement Friday, Abbott said employers added 82,500 jobs over the previous month, and Texas set a new employment record for...