Workforce Solutions Capital Area Offers Assistance, Resources

NORTH AUSTIN, TX —Workforce Solutions Capital Area, ensuring the region's workforce system advances toward a prosperous future, continues to support the needs of Austin businesses and workers while ensuring the health and safety of the community. Workforce Solutions continues open to the public by appointment only, with appointments available in two-hour segments and practicing social distancing and regular cleaning of resource areas to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Job seekers may contact any of the three centers or call your nearest center for assistance at 512-485-3792. The programs and support offered help employers and job seekers take a proactive stance in the midst of the pandemic sweeping our communities. There are several resources to help including:

Employers

If you are a business facing a layoff or closure, Workforce Solutions Capital Area can offer proactive, business-focused intervention and financial assistance for layoff aversion at no cost*.
To be contacted by staff, please complete this online employer form or click here to learn more about available support.
*We currently cannot offer legal counsel to employers.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now offering disaster relief loans for small businesses in Texas. Go to the SBA website to apply. The process to apply, verify eligibility and close the loan can take several weeks to complete.

Job Seekers
If you are a worker whose employment has been disrupted by economic changes caused by COVID-19 concerns, Workforce Solutions Capital Area can assist you in finding new work or training for a higher-skilled role in related industries.
To be contacted by our staff, please complete this online form or click here to learn more about available support.

Unemployment Benefits Services
If you are seeking Unemployment Benefits Services, please visit the Texas Workforce Commission website. Have questions about the process? Visit the Unemployment Benefits Services Frequently Asked Questions page.
Governor Abbott has waived the one-week waiting period for benefits and work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance.

Job Searching
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is maintaining a job list of immediate openings as part of the response to economic changes related to COVID-19.
Check out the list on our Jobs Now page, then go to WorkInTexas.com to learn more and apply for a job.
If you live in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano or Williamson County, go to the Jobs Now page at Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.
If you need assistance, call 512.485.3792 or watch our online tutorials for help registering for an account. Click here to view the video playlist on YouTube.

More Job Seeker Resources
2-1-1 Texas can assist you in accessing basic needs. Click here or dial 2-1-1, or 877-541-7905.

ConnectATX can help you to find resources in the Greater Austin Community.

Child Care Providers and Parents
Workforce Solutions Capital Area continues to support Austin's child care providers in these uncertain times, including continuing to pay for all active referrals to centers that close temporarily. We will provide extensions to families who are due to redetermine their eligibility during this time as well as assistance with their parent share of cost. Click here to learn more.

Middle and High School Students
Has your school closed for an extended spring break? Continue your learning with Workforce Solutions Capital Area! We prepared interactive workbooks to help you learn about in-demand careers and explore future opportunities.
Download the Middle School Explore Careers Workbook (pdf)
Download the High School Explore Careers Workbook (pdf)

More COVID-19 Resources
For the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 in Austin/Travis County, please refer to these official sources:
City of Austin COVID-19 Updates
Travis County COVID-19 Updates
Texas Workforce Commission's Coronavirus Information & Resources for Texas Employers(pdf)

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