/tags/jobs Jobs en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-03-13/austin-tx-city-government-jobs-hiring-campaign-laid-off-federal-workers The city has about 2,400 unfilled jobs. It's prioritizing often tough-to-fill positions in engineering, information technology and health care. Jobs start at $21 an hour. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-03-13/austin-tx-city-government-jobs-hiring-campaign-laid-off-federal-workers Luz Moreno-Lozano /education/2023-07-10/make-it-work-new-center-at-austin-community-college-introduces-students-to-in-demand-careers ACC’s Make It Center aims to give people of all ages the chance to have hands-on experiences with a variety of fields, from manufacturing to health care. It’s set to open to the public this fall. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:01:00 GMT /education/2023-07-10/make-it-work-new-center-at-austin-community-college-introduces-students-to-in-demand-careers Becky Fogel /energy-environment/2023-05-22/new-report-finds-methane-mitigation-in-texas-could-create-thousands-of-jobs Texas officials have vowed to oppose federal regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations. But the report says plugging leaks and upgrading wells is poised to be a big business in the Lone Star State. Mon, 22 May 2023 21:24:40 GMT /energy-environment/2023-05-22/new-report-finds-methane-mitigation-in-texas-could-create-thousands-of-jobs Martha Pskowski /austin/2023-04-03/austin-struggles-to-hire-lifeguards-every-year-one-problem-is-the-application-process A new audit suggests hundreds of applicants are getting declined when they shouldn't be. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2023-04-03/austin-struggles-to-hire-lifeguards-every-year-one-problem-is-the-application-process Andrew Weber /business/2023-02-15/h-e-bs-lake-austin-store-opens-after-years-of-delays The grocery, in the old Randall's on Lake Austin Boulevard, is the city's first two-story H-E-B. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:29:10 GMT /business/2023-02-15/h-e-bs-lake-austin-store-opens-after-years-of-delays Chloe Young /texasstandard/2023-01-27/texas-job-growth-led-country-2022 The state had a banner year in job growth, though economists say the spike is not sustainable. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:30:00 GMT /texasstandard/2023-01-27/texas-job-growth-led-country-2022 Sarah Asch /business/2023-01-03/january-is-often-a-big-month-for-layoffs-heres-what-to-do-in-a-worst-case-scenario From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:39:52 GMT /business/2023-01-03/january-is-often-a-big-month-for-layoffs-heres-what-to-do-in-a-worst-case-scenario Arezou Rezvani /business/2022-08-08/texas-remains-a-powerhouse-in-job-growth-even-though-hiring-could-slow-later-this-year Job growth in June was a “labor market on steroids,� according to one economist. But how long that momentum continues in Texas depends on several factors. That means the rate could dip slightly in the coming months. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:51:47 GMT /business/2022-08-08/texas-remains-a-powerhouse-in-job-growth-even-though-hiring-could-slow-later-this-year Julian Aguilar /transportation/2022-06-13/capital-metro-wont-return-to-a-full-schedule-this-summer-after-all The former CEO had said the transit agency expects to restore service cuts implemented last September, but August's schedules show that's not happening. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:05:27 GMT /transportation/2022-06-13/capital-metro-wont-return-to-a-full-schedule-this-summer-after-all Nathan Bernier /business/2021-12-17/texas-employment-surpassed-pre-pandemic-record-in-november The Texas Workforce Commission reports statewide employment reached a new high in November, while the unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 5.2%. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:52:44 GMT /business/2021-12-17/texas-employment-surpassed-pre-pandemic-record-in-november Joseph Leahy | The Texas Newsroom