Advancing regional talent
We help people gain the skills they need to be successful and help businesses connect to talent.
K-12 initiatives and college ready
We invest in our high school students to help prepare them for success in college, careers, or the military.
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Talent attraction & labor market trends
We work hard to keep Austin working through employer engagement and talent development projects.
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Work Live Austin
U.S. News & World Report has named Austin the "Best Place to Live" in America for three years in a row. Find job postings and discover what it is like to call the Austin region home.
2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation
In August 2019, along with our partners at Austin Community College, we released the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation highlighting ACC’s efforts to build the workforce in the region’s most in-demand industries: IT, skilled trades and manufacturing, and health.
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Recent News
Austin Job Postings Report April 2020
New Job Postings fell from 28,300 in March 2020 to 23,800 in April 2020.
May 25, 2020
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Webinar recap - College transition in the COVID-19 crisis
On Tuesday, May 19, Gilbert Zavala, Vice President Education & Talent Development for the Austin Chamber, spoke with our partners at the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas State University, and Austin Community College to answer questions related to COVID-19’s impact on post-secondary institutions.
May 21, 2020
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SXSW EDU webinar recap - Workforce Counselors Guiding Pathways for Seniors
In this SXSW EDU panel discussion, Kwee Lan Teo, Vice President of Talent Development & Acquisition for the Austin Chamber, discussed the role that the Chamber plays in helping to connect students to career opportunities.
May 18, 2020
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