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Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Chief Solutions Officer Kelly Moreno has been named a nominee for the Austin Business Journal's 2026 Women in Business Awards, recognizing outstanding women leaders making an impact across Central Texas.
May 2026 labor market data shows the Rural Capital Area labor force grew by more than 8,000 over the year, with employment gains and opportunity across all nine counties.
April 2026 labor market data shows continued workforce growth and stable employment conditions across the Rural Capital Area, with strength in construction, finance, and professional services.
March 2026 saw steady job and workforce growth, with broad declines in unemployment signaling a strong regional economy.
February 2026 data shows continued growth in the Rural Capital Area, with rising labor force and employment highlighting a strong, employer-driven economy.
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.