Jan 24, 2022 | In the News
The Austin metro area’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.2% in November to 2.9% in December, per the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission. What they’re saying: The Austin area is bouncing back with a tightening labor market and growing demand...
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...