Jan 20, 2022 | In the News |
Across Austin, data from Workforce Solutions Capital Area shows 3,000 more trade workers, including plumbers, are needed to meet the demand. Workforce Solutions, in conjunction with Local 286 and Skillpoint Alliance, launched an apprenticeship program to build the...
Jan 11, 2022 | In the News |
Due to Austin’s low unemployment rate, the current job market is great for job seekers, but a struggle for companies. This is because right now, there are more job openings than job seekers, which has led to staffing shortages across many industries in Central...
Dec 30, 2021 | In the News |
Employers are posting more jobs in the Austin metro area than they have in at least six years… But many are having a hard time filling those spots. According to the Austin Chamber of Commerce, there were 23,265 new jobs posted in November of 2020. That grew by about...
Dec 20, 2021 | In the News |
By better preparing local workers for in-demand jobs, companies can fill roles at a lower cost, and the community can see economic benefits as a result, Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO Tamara Atkinson says. Read more
Dec 17, 2021 | In the News |
Unemployment in the Austin area is still on the downward trend with thousands of jobs added from October to November, according to a new report. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in November, down from 3.4% in October, according to Workforce Solutions Capital...
Dec 13, 2021 | In the News |
Amber Warne, the director of upscaling and advancement at Workforce Solutions Capital Area in Austin, said that a recent report comparing states that maintained and states that canceled additional unemployment benefits for the unemployed saw no notable change between...