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,...
Nov 12, 2020 | In the News |
Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO Tamara Atkinson talks about the new rapid training effort and how it will help with unemployment. Read more
Nov 6, 2020 | In the News |
AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE is once again partnering with Trade Up Texas to connect Texans with trade jobs. It’s part of an effort to get people without college degrees connected to high-paying jobs. Those who are looking to get into a trade job will have an...