Nov 4, 2021 | Labor Market |
Key takeaway: People of color have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, and was exacerbated by the pandemic. Key findings: In Texas, in the first quarter of 2021, while unemployment rate was at 6.9%, Black unemployment was at 11.2% and Hispanic at 8.0%....
Oct 15, 2021 | Labor Market
Local demand for workers in the transportation industry is projected to rise Currently, there are 32,660 workers in the Austin metro Transportation & Warehousing industry. By 2030, there will be 40,000 workers, according to a JobsEQ 10-year projection. Of note:...
Oct 6, 2021 | Labor Market
Just in: Following trend of the last few months, the City of Austin’s unemployment rate dropped again in August to remain lowest unemployment rate among the top 25 largest U.S. cities. Based on the latest preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the city...
Sep 1, 2021 | Labor Market
Based on the latest preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of July 2021, Austin ranks No. 1 for lowest unemployment rate among the top 25 largest U.S. cities. Following Austin are Nashville (4.2%), Seattle (4.4%), Charlotte (4.8%), and Jacksonville...
Jul 1, 2021 | Strategic Plans
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), local workforce development boards are required to develop a four-year strategic plan that identifies and describes policies, procedures, and local plans that align with the Texas Workforce Commission’s...