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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tekscend Photomask has been named Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area’s 2025 Local Employer of Excellence for its leadership in innovation, workforce development, and regional semiconductor industry growth.
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area is launching new entrepreneurship pathways for skilled trades professionals with Workforce Innovation Fund support.