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Jul 12, 2010
Office Closing Today - LLANO
Due to illness the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area office in Llano has closed for the remainder of Monday, July 12 2010.
Jul 9, 2010
Austin Community College launches utility lineworker program
Addressing what the school sees as an "urgent need," Austin Community College has developed a training program for utility line workers.
Jun 24, 2010
ACC grabs $98,860 training grant
The Austin Community College District was awarded a $98,860 training grant from the state comptroller that aims to prepare students for the fast-growing automotive alternative fuel technology industry.
Apr 19, 2010
Georgetown Wal-Mart hiring 60, renovating
The Georgetown Walmart is hiring 60 people in preparation for the unveiling of its massive renovation project.
Apr 19, 2010
Report: Stimulus created 205K Q1 jobs in Texas
Texas added 205,000 jobs in the first three months of the year thanks to the stimulus bill, a report released by the White House on Friday claims.
Apr 18, 2010
State considers changing staffing levels at day care centers
Providers worry about higher costs, but advocates for children say quality is worth it.
Mar 25, 2010
Austin unemployment falls to 7.2%

The Central Texas unemployment rate fell to 7.2 percent last month after increasing in January, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Thursday.

Feb 23, 2010
Workforce Solutions Office Closures & Delayed Openings
Latest updates on Workforce Solutions office closures & delayed openings in the Rural Capital Area due to inclement weather.
Jan 27, 2010
Schlitterbahn plans $60 million Cedar Park resort
The city of Cedar Park Thursday is expected to announce plans for a new Schlitterbahn Waterpark and resort.
Jan 19, 2010
Embassy Suites San Marcos honored
Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel, Spa and Conference Center received the Employer Award of Excellence from the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 13th Annual Texas Workforce Conference in Grapevine.
Jan 15, 2010
Texas Back to Work Offers $15 Million to Texas Employers
Incentives available for hiring out-of-work Texans