Council OKs contract for new academy to train 'workforce of the future' - Austin Monitor
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from Austin Monitor3 months ago
The Austin City Council has approved a $5 million contract with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to initiate the Austin Infrastructure Academy, which aims to address skilled labor shortages in the region.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/10/council-oks-contract-for-new-academy-to-train-workforce-of-the-future/
Despite a previous vacancy rate of 36 percent at the airport, efforts have reduced it to 17 percent. Council members expressed concern over maintaining a pipeline of skilled workers as the airport undergoes a $4 billion expansion.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/10/council-oks-contract-for-new-academy-to-train-workforce-of-the-future/
Council Member Vanessa Fuentes motioned for the Aviation Department to play a leading role in the Academy's program design, ensuring strong connections between training participants and employment opportunities in high-demand areas.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/10/council-oks-contract-for-new-academy-to-train-workforce-of-the-future/
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