From the CEO's Desk:
Greetings,
In an effort to keep you apprised of the ongoing changes at our Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) Board we have re-started sending these periodic newsletters.
It seems like a good way to document the services that are being provided and gives Board members, partners and our communities an opportunity to be aware and ask questions, if they have any, about the changes to some of our service delivery processes.
Operating amid COVID-19 has been a challenging effort, but it has also allowed us to get very innovative and bring virtual services to our customers in a matter of weeks instead of years. Our goal is to really learn and understand what our business community needs and help direct our job seekers to meet those needs.
Sometimes that will include training to make sure those job seekers have the skills required to be that valuable resource our businesses need. Sometimes it is the match making process to align the appropriately skilled job seeker with the right opportunity.
Regardless of the circumstances, we are here to help match job seekers to jobs and help businesses find the resources they need to maximize their operations. Whether it is through training, child care, or some other service, the Board is here to facilitate the future of work for all our constituents.
- Paul Fletcher
Chief Executive Officer, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
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Your WSRCA team is eager to help you in person, and has begun a phased reopening of our career centers and offices, for customers with curbside, or in-office appointments, across the nine-county region. Our services will continue to remain available virtually to meet your immediate workforce needs.
Visitors with appointment are required to wear a face mask and engage in appropriate social distancing.
See the menu of services and book an appointment on the WSRCA website.
Join us online every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for our Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo. Register to virtually connect with hiring recruiters from multiple local companies. Learn about their exciting career, apprenticeship and internship opportunities in the Rural Capital Area, and take part in free virtual career-enhancement workshops right from your own computer, or mobile device. All job seekers welcome.
Job Seekers, register today: bit.ly/wsrcavirtualcareerexpo
Employers, Free Recruiting Booths Are Available: https://ruralcapitalarea.getyourbooth.com/
As of July 1, our new Workforce Solutions of Hays County career center in San Marcos is a co-located office featuring staff from Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
These five team members will integrate VR services with workforce development and employment services. Co-location of VR staff into local workforce centers will allow for shared resources.
Co-location also will benefit VR customers through the expanded network of employment connections and will benefit employment services staff through on-site expertise to assist job seekers with disabilities.
The movement of VR staff is occurring as required by Texas SB 208, which was passed in 2015 and required the transfer of several former DARS programs to the Texas Workforce Commission on Sept. 1, 2016. The legislation mandated that VR staff be co-located with staff from Workforce Solutions who provide workforce services.
See the menu of services available and book an appointment on the WSRCA website.
Join your WSRCA team and Randy Floyd, with Austin Community College's School of Manufacturing, for a webinar today at 2 p.m., to discuss the Skills Development Fund COVID-19 Special Training Initiative grant released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
We’ll discuss the application, the specific training options available (currently all virtual), and how to fill out paperwork when you’re ready to apply.
Register On Zoom: https://bit.ly/covid19sdfwebinar
Our community needs you and employers are hiring! Beat the rush and launch your job search on WorkInTexas.com.
With 600,000+ job openings right now, be matched with opportunities and apply today:
- Register on WorkInTexas.com
- Click “Job Search”
Job seekers have access to tools designed to help your resume stand out and match your skills to the jobs looking for you. Plus, there’s resume versioning, a cover letter builder and career planning resources.
With a Virtual Recruiter and candidate scoring and ranking, employers can expect improved talent matching and more efficient screening. And, the site offers Texas-specific labor market data to support informed business decisions in planning your job positions and wages.
Use your existing login information to access the site. Review and verify or update your information and job history. Set up the Virtual Recruiter and let the website start working for you.
We are proud to support WorkInTexas.com. If you need assistance with the site, contact our team: 1-844-344-2780.
If you're not hiring employees with disabilities, you're limiting your reach! Recruiting talented workers of all abilities and experiences can have a positive impact on your bottom line. Our partners at Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services can help you get started.
Visit our website to learn more.
We understand that the success of your business is largely dependent on the ability to find qualified candidates to fill your staffing needs. Yet, the task of finding and maintaining employees with the right skills, training and education can be daunting.
That's where we come in. Our WSRCA Business Services Team assists employers like you at every stage of your workforce needs:
- Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring Candidates of All Abilities
- Virtual Job Fairs
- Job Postings on WorkInTexas.com
- Customized Skills Training
- Labor Market Information
- Layoff Assistance
Visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com to learn more.
We are Proud to Serve! Kim Paper and our amazing Rural Capital Area Child Care Services (CCS) team, re-joined for a second distribution of critical health and safety supplies to more than 60 local early childhood development centers, which are providing care and education to the children of our community's workers. An earlier distribution event was held in May.
The kid-friendly face masks were made by local quilters and given to child care teachers and directors. Our wonderful community-focused collaborations are what make the Rural Capital Area the best place in the country to live, work and do business.
Through federal, state and local funding, our CCS team is able to provide financial aid for eligible families and connect them to professional development opportunities. The Texas Rising Star child care providers that partner with us, voluntarily meet requirements that exceed the state’s minimum Child Care Licensing standards. Your child deserves the best. Visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com to learn more about the CCS program.
Veterans, you've served your country—now let Texas serve you! Whether you want to know more about transitioning into a civilian career, job search assistance, educational resources such as the College Credit for Heroes program, or other veterans' training benefits, our Veterans Services Coordinators are here to help. Visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com for more on the program.
We’ve joined with our partners at City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, to host the Georgetown Virtual Veterans Job Fair on August 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Veterans, transitioning military, and spouses, connect with local employers eager to hire you. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/wsrcavirtualcareerexpo
UpSkill your career! Our online workshops offer in-depth interactive learning to build critical skills and knowledge—and give you the tools to succeed.
Virtual Workshops include:
- Introduction to Workforce Services
- Find Your Path: Career Exploration
- How to Create Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
- Customizing State and Other Applications
- Effective Job Search Strategies
- How to Have an A+ Interview
- So What if You Are 40 or Older
- Making Work in Texas Work For You
- Job Search in the Digital Age
- Coping With a Job Loss
- Managing Money While Unemployed
Visit the events calendar on www.workforcesolutionsrca.com to find a training workshop near you.
Review our Skill-Based Career Progression Lattices to see where you are now and what it takes to upskill and reach your goals.
The WSRCA Skill-Based Career Progression Lattices are designed to visibly highlight the dynamics of strategic career mobility and the importance of a skilled workforce.
The Rural Capital Area career progression lattices flow from an anchor or entry-level occupation and encompass all 39 of the approved Target Occupations identified as most in demand in the region, that also pay a self-sufficient wage of at least $18.00 per hour.
Review the Skill-Based Career Progression Lattices Below:
Learn more about the Lattices on our website, and download "The Future Is Ahead of You" report on Career Progressions in the Rural Capital Area.
The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Rural Capital Area of central Texas continues to trend down towards pre-COVID-19 levels, sliding to 7.1 percent in June 2020, down from 10.6 percent in May, according to figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The 7.1 percent unemployment rate in the nine-county Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), represented 38,305 residents seeking employment; a decline of more than 31 percent from the month prior. The region’s unemployment rate remained below both the Texas (8.9 percent) and national (11.2 percent) rates.
Click to read more and review additional labor market information for our region.
For the latest information on the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce of our region, updated weekly, please visit the COVID-19 Impact Dashboard on our website.
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