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May 5, 2025

New Austin program helps connect residents with jobs as city begins major construction projects

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Austin will see an increased need for workers in construction jobs over the next several years as the city takes on several major projects, like the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center, the airport expansion and the Project Connect transit plan. Upcoming projects are expected to create 10,000 new jobs annually. KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano tells us the City’s new program is helping ensuring people are trained to fill those jobs.