Chamber discusses workforce readiness & how business has answered the call

Nov 25, 2019

The annual State of Education event explored how businesses help students prepare for the future through apprenticeship programs, student/career speaking, mentoring, internships, skilled-trade programs, and educator externships.

Austin Chamber leaders selected for Elite Cohort track

Nov 15, 2019

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has named Austin Chamber staff Kwee Lan Teo, Vice President, Talent Development & Acquisition; and Gilbert Zavala, Vice President, Education & Talent Development, to an advanced track for its Business Leads Fellowship Program called the Elite Cohort.

Austin Job Postings Report July 2019

Nov 12, 2019

Austin added 24,400 net new jobs, or 2.3% in the 12 months ending in July, making Austin the 17th fastest growing major metro.

Austin Job Postings Report June 2019

Aug 19, 2019

With an unemployment rate of 2.7%, the Austin MSA's economy remains strong. Each month our team compiles job postings in the region, this month there were approximately 48,900 Available Job Postings during the June 2019 monthly reporting period.

Central Texas Summer Melt Program: Increasing enrollment in post-secondary education

Jul 25, 2019

Over the last six years, the Chamber has annually collaborated with Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Leander, and Pflugerville school districts to extend counselor support over the summer.

Austin Job Postings Report - May 2019

Jul 1, 2019

Austin added 25,400 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in May, making Austin the 11th fastest growing major metro.

Austin Job Postings Report April 2019

May 8, 2019

Austin added 22,700 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in March, making Austin the 16th fastest growing major metro.

Austin Job Postings Report March 2019

Apr 4, 2019

Austin added 23,800 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in February, making Austin the 11th fastest growing major metro.

Austin Job Postings Report February 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Austin added 27,100 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in January, making Austin the 9th fastest growing major metro.

Austin Job Postings Report January 2019

Feb 28, 2019

Austin added 36,800 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in December, making Austin the 4th fastest growing major metro.

Chamber & ISD partners achieve top state FAFSA rate, make college more affordable for families

Feb 8, 2019

Over the last four years, the Austin Chamber and its DTC70 school district partners (Austin, Hutto, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock) have worked to achieve the goal of 70 percent direct to college enrollment rate. To do this, the Chamber organizes,...

Austin Job Postings Report December 2018

Jan 18, 2019

Austin added 35,200 net new jobs in the 12 months ending in November, making Austin the 7th fastest growing major metro.