Rural Capital Area Outpaces Trends with Continued Job and Workforce Growth in March 2026
March 2026 saw steady job and workforce growth, with broad declines in unemployment signaling a strong regional economy.
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Rural Capital Area Workforce Growth Accelerates in February 2026
February 2026 data shows continued growth in the Rural Capital Area, with rising labor force and employment highlighting a strong, employer-driven economy.
Workforce and Job Growth Continue to Strengthen Rural Capital Area in January 2026
January 2026 labor market data shows workforce and employment growth across the Rural Capital Area, with rising wages, expanding industries, and a 3.8% unemployment rate below state and national averages.
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area and Tekscend Photomask Celebrate Skills Development Fund Grant Award to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
TWC awards a $163,388 Skills Development Fund grant to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area and Tekscend Photomask to train 66 workers and strengthen Central Texas advanced manufacturing.
WSRCA Chief Solutions Officer Kelly Moreno Appointed to Round Rock Chamber Board
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area announces Chief Solutions Officer Kelly Moreno’s appointment to the Round Rock Chamber’s 2026 Board of Directors, serving on the Executive Committee as the Talent Development representative.
More Residents Join the Workforce as Rural Capital Area Economy Continues to Grow
November 2025 data shows continued workforce growth in the Rural Capital Area, with rising labor force participation and strong employment supported by regional workforce development efforts.