Jan 20, 2021 | In the News
The global pandemic and corresponding recession forced companies and communities to devise new ways to connect people and work. In Pflugerville, Texas, the Pflugerville Community Development Corp. was the catalyst for bringing together various partnerships that filled...
Dec 18, 2020 | In the News
AUSTIN, Texas — Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Workforce Solutions Capital Area on Friday reported that Austin-area unemployment is still two times pre-virus levels. Read more
Dec 18, 2020 | In the News
High school students are helping people in memory care facilities connect with their loved ones. Since the start of the semester, they’ve been building visitation stations for nursing home facilities. “This is out love letter to memory care facilities,” said Catherine...
Dec 10, 2020 | In the News
The Live Music Capital of the world has gradually become quieter and quieter during the pandemic, as local musicians are running low on resources and gigs. On Thursday, they were given a glimmer of hope for the future, as the Austin Texas Musicians nonprofit held a...
Nov 20, 2020 | In the News
Unemployment numbers made yet another dramatic swing last month — this time in a positive direction. The October unemployment rate for the Austin metro dipped to 5.1% with nearly 63,700 people out of work, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission and the...
Nov 13, 2020 | In the News
As Tesla continues construction of its $1.1 billion Austin manufacturing facility, the automaker is taking steps to take advantage of the talent pool that helped draw it to Central Texas in the first place. Tesla plans to forge partnerships with area high schools,...