Rural Capital Area Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in May
In May 2025, the unadjusted unemployment rate in the Rural Capital Area of Central Texas increased to 3.4 percent, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
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Rural Capital Area Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.2% in April
In April 2025, the unadjusted unemployment rate in the Rural Capital Area of Central Texas decreased to 3.2 percent, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Welcomes Jessica Garza as Implementation Coordinator for Regional Convening Grant
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the nonprofit community partnership delivering innovative and sustainable workforce development solutions to empower the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas has hired Jessica Garza as Implementation Coordinator for the Texas Tri-Agency Regional Convening Grant.
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Launches 2025 Teacher Externship Program to Strengthen Career and Technical Education
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) has launched its 2025 Teacher Externship Program, providing Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers with hands-on industry experience to enhance their curriculum. The program, supported by the Texas Workforce Commission, aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce skills by expanding participation to more teachers, businesses, and sectors.
Rural Capital Area Unemployment Rate Decreased to 3.5% in March
In February 2025, the unadjusted unemployment rate in the Rural Capital Area of Central Texas increased to 3.8 percent, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Community Impact
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the nonprofit community partnership delivering innovative and sustainable workforce development solutions to empower the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, is proud of the release of its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the organization’s year of growth, innovation, and continued service across its nine-county region in Central Texas.