Mar 6, 2024 | In the News
Thousands of workers are needed for big construction projects happening all around Austin. Mayor Kirk Watson, along with the support of several Austin council members are pushing for an infrastructure academy to be a training hub for the city. They hope a...
Feb 28, 2024 | In the News
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced Wednesday plans for a new infrastructure academy to help build a local pipeline of workers for major construction and transportation projects in the region. It’s tied to an agenda item that the city council will take up March...
Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Success Story
Mobility and infrastructure is an industry in Central Texas that encompasses more than roads, buses and trains. There’s also the construction and skilled trades workers necessary to build and maintain these systems. Desmond Roberson is one of these needed...
Nov 8, 2023 | Labor Market
Considering the imminent arrival of several large-scale projects, Austin must prepare itself for the heightened demand for M+I workers. Building A Robust Labor Force to Deliver Generational Infrastructure is Central Texas’ first-ever labor and demand forecast for the...
