Feb 24, 2022 | In the News
As Central Texans gear up for a third year in the pandemic, many employers are having trouble finding employees due to low unemployment and a lack of skilled workers. The tight labor market, or the “workers’ economy,” means employees have more power to leave their job...
Feb 8, 2022 | In the News
As Central Texans gear up for a third year in the pandemic, many employers are having tros the Texas economy continues to recover, the employment rate continues to drop. According to the Texas workforce solution, the unemployment rate for the Austin area has dropped...
Feb 2, 2022 | In the News
According to trade-industry data from Workforce Solutions Capital Area KXAN has previously reported, 3,000 more trade workers, including plumbers, are needed to meet the demand. Read more
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...