Jul 22, 2022 | In the News
As high school and college students occupy some available jobs for seasonal summer employment, there is typically a slight uptick in unemployment rates in June. This is also the time where there is a rise in unemployment in the education sector due to the end of the...
Jul 20, 2022 | In the News
This week, 36 middle school girls have their hard hats and safety goggles on along with their power tools in tow ready to tackle new tasks. It’s all part of the free Camp NAWIC, or the National Association of Women in Construction, which provides hands-on learning....
Jul 19, 2022 | In the News
Unemployment in the Austin-Round Rock region sits at 2.7 percent—on par with pre-pandemic levels. As a result, many industries are struggling to fill job vacancies. Now employers are trying to lure new workers with incentives, higher pay, and sign-on bonuses....
Jul 13, 2022 | In the News
It’s a long-time trend that tech workers earn salaries that double or even triple the average salary of other workers in the area, and Austin is no exception. Austin techies are averaging $150,026 annually compared to $78,224 for all other industries. It’s following a...
Jul 12, 2022 | In the News
The labor market across the country has changed significantly since 2020, leaving employers struggling to fill roles and retain employees as businesses compete for talent. A new Texas Workforce Commission report out this month found the unemployment rate in Austin is...
Jun 29, 2022 | In the News
A shortage of skilled workers continues to strain Austin’s economy but industry leaders see a path that could benefit both businesses and students and allow Central Texas to continue its rapid growth. Workforce Solutions Capital Area, a nonprofit workforce development...