May 13, 2021 | In the News
“There were over 5,800 [entry-level] job opportunities posted in the Austin metro area in the last 30 days,” Career Awareness Project Coordinator with Workforce Solutions Jessica Garay said. That’s up nearly 2,300 jobs since this time last year, according to Workforce...
May 13, 2021 | In the News
Those looking for employment in the Lake Travis area will have access to a virtual job fair May 18.The event will be hosted by the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Solutions Capital Area—an organization that works to connect Austin and Travis County...
May 11, 2021 | In the News
A May 9 report by Workforce Solutions Capital Area found a spike in job postings over the last five years in the metro for building equipment contractors. In 2017, there were less than 100 jobs posted for this position on a monthly average but that’s now up to...
Apr 22, 2021 | In the News
Jason Kelley, managing partner of Global Strategic Partnerships at IBM, speaks on the need to invest in high-demand career-prep programs, including those through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Read more
Apr 16, 2021 | In the News
“Our job market has significantly changed, and thousands of our neighbors are still feeling the pandemic’s effects,” said Tamara Atkinson, CEO at Workforce Solutions Capital Area. “However, Austin has one of the hottest job markets in the nation, and more...
Apr 14, 2021 | In the News
Workforce Solutions Capital Area says the demand for technology jobs goes beyond Tesla. “Austin Metro was number four in the country for the largest increase in tech postings from February to March,” says Jessica Garay, data and career awareness project coordinator...