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Workforce Update - August 2015
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Leslie Sisk, Chair
Tarrant County
Phil Neighbors, Vice Chair
Concho Valley
Ken Trevino, Secretary
Coastal Bend
David Setzer, Treasurer
North Central Texas
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State's employer payrolls expand in 57 of the past 58 months.
It's time for high schools to bring back shop and vocational classes - but with a more advanced twist - to meet demand for well-paid manufacturing jobs.
Within weeks, the Texas Supreme Court will hear the latest school finance case.
Nearly all of the countries that use apprenticeship extensively have relatively low youth unemployment rates because apprenticeships make for smoother transition from school to careers.
With on-the-job training, employers could fill open positions in close to real time.
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Quarterly TAWB Membership Meetings/EDC Annual Retreat
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The TAWB Quarterly Meeting and annual Executive Directors Council (EDC) Retreat was held on August 19-21, 2015 and featured several outstanding speakers and presenters who provided valuable insight into innovative approaches for enhancing workforce board collaborations and services to both job seekers and employers.
During the TAWB meetings, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region VI Administrator Yolanda Garcia Olivarez provided an overview of ways in which the SBA may support Texas Workforce Solutions Boards, including entrepreneurial counseling, outreach and/or training for those workers who may want to start a new business or expand an existing one. Representatives from Xyte, Inc., the sponsor of the TAWB membership luncheon, described the company's "science of the mind" technology that aligns an individual's innate strengths with the appropriate educational program aligned with the right job or career using a 12-minute online assessment. Both presentations can be viewed
here
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The annual EDC Retreat was packed with information, including numerous updates provided by staff from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and presentations from Ron Painter, NAWB President and CEO; Robert Sainz, Assistant General Manager for the Economic and Workforce Development Dept., Los Angeles, CA; and Clyde McQueen, President and CEO of the Full Employment Council, Kansas City, MO. TWC's Deputy Director of Workforce Development Laurie Biscoe was recognized for her years of service to the agency and the workforce boards of Texas.
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| David Setzer, Exec. Dir. for North Central presents Laurie Biscoe a certification of appreciation for dedication of service to the Workforce System. |
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EO Training and Section 188 Compliance Workshop
TAWB is sponsoring an "EO Training and Section 188 Compliance Workshop" on October 13-14, 2015 at the Regional Police Academy at the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Training Center, 624 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011.
The workshop presenter will be Seena Foster, principal of
Title VI Consulting
,who will address a variety of issues relating to Discrimination Complaint Investigations and compliance with Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
A limited number of hotel rooms are available on Oct. 12-13 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/ Arlington, 2380 E. Road To Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. State government rate of $85 per night is available. Be sure to mention you are part of the Texas Association of Workforce Boards group (TAWB). To make a reservation call 1-888-492-8847.
Early Bird registration is $175 until September 15; Regular registration is $225 after September 15. Registration includes all workshop materials and lunch on October 13-14.
TRAN Annual Conference
The Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) is offering a reduced conference registration for TAWB members of $40 (compared to regular registration of $220) for the TRAN Annual Conference, October 28-30 in San Marcos. Those wishing to attend the conference and receive the special rate please contact Cheryl Guido at 281-686-5866. Additional information about the conference is
here
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Workforce Development Resources
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TAWB has developed several informational resources that can be utilized by members to help raise awareness and understanding of the state's workforce system and the issues vital to maintaining a skilled workforce for Texas employers. Materials include:
A complete overview of the Texas Workforce System produced by the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, including workforce development board areas, board functions, funding allocations, contractual/governance structures, and services and resources.
Summary of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 2014 outcomes of the Texas Workforce system.
Directory of local workforce boards and summary of Texas workforce system
Info-graphic highlighting significant statistics and relationship of Texas workforce system to key industries and educational providers.
2014 TAWB Education Paper.
Recommendations extracted from TAWB Education Paper for alignment of education and
workforce development.
Presentation by Tyane Dietz, Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board.
Presentation by Mark Guthrie, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.
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Special thanks to all of the sponsors for the August quarterly meetings.
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Eastman Chemical Company
Chemical Company is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and susta inability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders .
Frog Street
is a company built by early childhood educators. We understand that childhood is a period of rapid growth and incubation. With so much to learn and such a short time to do so, kids need what Frog Street has to offer. At Frog Street, we have made it our mission to help educators make the childhood journey both joyful and purposeful. At Frog Street, our exclusive focus is on the development of Infant, Toddler and Pre-K minds. We are dedicated to providing the very best programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators that run the gamut from curriculum to professional development to parental engagement to assessment. For clear success in the Pre-K space, Frog Street is the curriculum of choice.
Xyte Inc
. has proven in the private sector and the military that placing the right person in the right job decreases turnover rate and increases job satisfaction and productivity. For over a decade, Xyte's proven technology has helped businesses to job match and manage the employee's life cycle. Xyte works with many workforce development boards, as well as the military and corrections to help fill the skill gap shortage.
TIP Strategies, Inc., established in 1995,
has worked with communities throughout the country to develop innovative, publicly supported economic development strategies. Our team members have experience with a variety of clients across the United States and internationally. While our demographic and industry analyses serve as the foundation for our strategic plans, we pride ourselves on our ability to think creatively-we develop a vision that is supported by the data, but not driven by it. Our approach places a premium on well-informed decision-making, sound planning practices, and a commitment to the future.
The Conover Company
: Having the technical skills to do a job is no longer enough. Employers are looking for their employees to have soft skills because they know that they can reduce turnover and increase overall effectiveness in their workplace. The Conover Company's
Workplace Readiness program
assesses and teaches these critical soft skills to ensure you are meeting employer's needs.
NonProfit Technologies
is an authorized Abila Business & Development Partner, the software publisher of Gazelle and innovator of WorkforcePS. NPT exists solely to help non-profit and governmental organizations run better. Since 1990, our principals have been serving the workforce community through the implementation and support of industry-leading solutions, as well as the development of custom software designed exclusively for workforce investment boards.
Graduation Alliance
: Partnering with education and economic leaders nationwide, Graduation Alliance delivers college and career exploration and provides alternative paths for high school completion. With a $7.4 trillion cost facing our nation due to the millions of adults without a high school diploma, they are launching the first-ever
Workforce Diploma program
, providing an accredited education, job training and wrap-around support necessary for participants to successfully re-enter the workforce.
Southwest Key Workforce Development, LLC
provides employment, training, educational and childcare services to meet the current and future workforce needs. The links between the quality of early child care and future success for children is well documented. In the Native American culture it is said that when you impact the life of a child, you impact the lives of seven generations forward. Southwest Key's goal is to improve the lives of as many children and families as possible, and we believe that in doing so we will change the world in a positive way.
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