workforce solutions of central texas 2013 annual report
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ANNUAL REPORT
2013A View Of Our Vision.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Walt Disney
Creating futures by bringing people and jobs together.Our Mission What We DoTo provide quality education, training, and labor market services that give employers and residents of the region competitive advantage in the global economy.
Central Texas Workforce System services are developed to promote the delivery of programs and services to meet the needs of business, industry, and workers. These services are designed to place Texans in jobs and to equip workers with the skills needed to foster economic development. We work with employers, employees, and the general public to achieve these goals.
Services
• JobSearchandResumeAssistance
• RegistrationonWorkInTexas
• LaborMarketInformation
• VocationalTraining:GuidanceandSupport
• WorkshopsandJobPreparationClasses
• One-on-one Services and Childcare Assistance forEligibleBusinessesandJobSeekers
• New Business Start Up Assistance and Business Counseling
• SpecialServicesforVeteransand Military Spouses
At Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, we partner with employers, employees, and the general public to place Texans in jobs and refine workers with skills in order to benefit economic development. All funds we receive do just that. We use every
dollar to provide the proper education and training to meet business, industry and
worker needs. We make each person’s vision of the future more clear by offering a
wide range of services.
What We Do
Fiscal Year 2013 With an over 22 million dollar budget, we were able to provide customized services
for targeted business customers and specialized services for priority populations.
The money received also served laid-off workers with vocational training assistance
and on-the-job training.
Provided customized services fortargeted business customers garnering $112,208 in fee-for-service options.
$357,346Received in additional funds to provide specialized services for priority populations.
$2,149,686ReceivedNationalEmergencyGranttoservelaid-offcivil service workers.
$189,145Received Additional Assistance Funding to serve laid-offcivilserviceworkerswithvocationaltraining assistance.
$408,967ReceivedNationalEmergencyGranttoassistlaid-offworkerswithvocationaloron-the-jobtraining.
Total employers served.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Annual Budget
$19,322,150Budget includes 15 budget sources received through
38 separate contracts.
2,242Total employers served.
Employee and Employers Served
50%
15,265WORKERS
10 WEEKS
LAID-OFF
SERVEDWEREREEMPLOYEDWITHIN
35,240TOTALJOBSEEKERSSERVED
Entered employment
67%
Retained their jobs for 9 months beyond service completion
82%
304 FORTRAININGSPONSOREDJOBSEEKERS
Entered employment
67%
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Employers Served in 2013
We strive to unite people and jobs to create a brighter future. That being said, we served thousands of employersandjobseekersthispastyear.Withourtrainingandservices,laidoffworkersbenefittedgreatly and were reemployed within weeks.
Children and Families Served
From
1,697
(TANF and SNAP participants)
& FAMILIESINDIVIDUALS
TRANSITIONING
ASSISTANCEPUBLIC
198 AT-RISK
SERVEDYOUTH
Remained in school or entered employment
79%
Achieved literacyand numeracy gains
87%
STARTCENTERS
Average number of children receiving
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCEPER DAY2,068
20 11Assistedin their efforts to attain elite National Association for the Education of Young Children accredidation status.
LOCALCHILDCAREPROVIDERSHEAD &
We understand that we’re not only brightening the futures of employees, but also their families. Thispastyear,withourassistance,19HeadStartand 11 Childcare Centers, 6 of which are Army Childcare in your neighborhood centers, are in the process of receiving National Association for theEducationofYoungChildrencertification.8arecertifiedtodate.Weservedat-riskyouthtoremain in school or became employed. We also benefittedthosewhotransitionedfrompublicassistance by gaining employment.
Serving military families and veterans is a huge part of what we do. Through training, education and guidance, we helped veterans and their families not only transition into the civilian world but to retain their jobs.
10,74961%
83%Veterans served.
have entered employment.
have retained their jobs for 9 months beyond service completion.
Average earnings
$18,071
2,44085%Disabled
Veterans served.
have entered employment.
have retained their jobs for 9 months beyond service completion.
Average earnings
$20,080
Hiring Red,White, and You! Veterans Job FairThisyearinCentralTexas,theHiringRed,White&You!Campaignattractedmorethan400veterans and 40 employers from around the state and nation.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local Workforce Development Boards and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) hosted statewide veterans and military spouses job fairs on Nov. 14, 2013. The job fairs were designed to connect veterans in Texas to employers who are hiring.
These job fairs were part of a statewide employment effort designed to assist those who have served. For the second year in a row, Hiring Red, White & You! connected Texas veterans and their spouses with Texas employers who value the experience, discipline and other exceptional qualities inherent with a military background. The statewide job fair encouraged Texas employers to help veterans in Texas transition to the civilian workforce. The events were held at 27 venues throughout Texas.
58%
On Friday, October 25, 2013, over 300 people from across the state gathered in Killeen, Texas for the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas 25th Annual Awards Banquet. Nineteen
individuals, businesses and school districts were
honored as we highlighted the successes of
outstanding employers and job seekers who
benefitted from our services. The luncheon
theme was “As the Workforce Turns,” and we
drew attention to our effective partnerships
with local education systems, educators and
community members.
25th Annual Awards Banquet
Recipients of these awards were recognized for
their ability to use the solutions that Workforce
offers to succeed, not only in their careers, but
in their life.
MELANIE ROBERTS
Melanie Roberts received
this award because she
demonstrated qualities of
excellence in workforce
achievement, dedication,
commitment, and was
a role model leading to
employment success.
Melanie became an LVN
about 10 years ago with the
help of Workforce Services. As a single mother of three,
she wanted a job to support her family. She utilized
tuition and childcare assistance provided by Workforce
Center in Rockdale and received her nursing license.
She used employment services and staff services to land
a job that she kept for seven years. In April 2010, she
secured a nursing position with an attractive
career pathway.
JOBSEEKERAWARDS
These men and women demonstrated academic
excellence, exemplary study and work habits,
potential to succeed, problem solving skills,
progress to self-sufficiency and responsibility.
The seven recipients of this award were:
Danielle Erb
Michael “Shane” Hill
Kynda Montero
Holly Raybin
Steven Rose
Chrystal Vandeventer
Betty Wilson
EXCELLENCEin Workforce Achievement
OUTSTANDINGALUMNA
These awards were given to school districts and the business that demonstrated leadership in workforce education,
developed work-ready professionals, promoted lifelong learning, and encouraged learning and achievement.
for Innovation In EducationThe school districts who were recognized for
Innovation in Education were:
Belton ISD Career and Technical EducationCourses in 15/16 of the state’s career clusters,
including Health Sciences. 408 students are
instructed in medical terminology, phlebotomy,
anatomy and physiology. Students job shadow at
local hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. Early start
to Licensed Vocational Nursing certifications,
pharmacy or phlebotomy technician. Become
certified in CPR/AED and first aid.
Temple ISD Travis Science AcademyParticipated with Scott & White Hospital, Texas A&M
Medical School, Veteran’s Administration Hospital,
Blackland Research Center, and Temple Bio-Science
Center. Encouraged 515 students in advanced educational
opportunities in math and science. Provided advanced
level of instruction related to medical, engineering and
agricultural fields.
Killeen ISD Career CenterPrepares students for initial employment and promotes
positive attitudes; technical, manipulative, and academic
skills; and good safety judgements and work habits.
Course offerings Include:
∙ Health Sciences
∙ Arts, Technology, and Communication
∙ Information Technology
∙ Agricultures, Food and Natural Resources
∙ Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
∙ Architecture and Construction
∙ Law, Public safety, Corrections, and Security
∙ Human Services
∙ Manufacturing
The business that best represented Workforce Preparation was Scott & White Hospice Thrift Store. Susan Robinson and her staff hosted a summer work program for youth which trained three at-risk youth in skills needed to succeed in a retail business. Ms. Robinson helped prepare these youth with skills for their future with monitored attendance, punctuality and work ethic. She even arranged a “Dress for Success” event, in which the youth toured the thrift store and picked one outfit for job interviews and one for work.
WORKFORCEPREPARATION
INNOVATION&WORKFORCEPREPARATION
EDUCATIONin
RECOGNIZEDSCHOOLDISTRICTS
Affordable Interior Systems (AIS) reopened
an office furniture manufacturer site in Milam
County, saving 75% of the previous workers from
being unemployed. Workforce assisted AIS with
their services such as managing and streamlining
the application and interview process. Over 300
new and previous employees applied, so AIS
hired seasonal and permanent workers. When the
business reopened in April 2013, it expanded and
stabilized the tax bases for the City of Cameron
and Milam County.
Two businesses received this award for their collaboration and willingness to work with Workforce
system services, reinvest in Workforce system, and have outstanding benefits, stability and wages.
BUSINESS YEARof the
PREVIOUS
PREVIOUSWORKERS
VETERANS
UNEMPLOYED
30
75%
Over
Overof their
From being
are
Saved
EMPLOYEES
HIRED
NEW&
A subsidiary of Bechtel Corporation, Becon
Construction Company was part of the
leading engineering, construction and project
management company. Workforce Solutions
partnered with Becon to hire the best craft
professionals. Workforce helped them connect
to community leaders and use Workforce
facilities, assisted with staffing, trained to use
Work in Texas, and provided employee training
information and access to veteran job applicants.
Becon hired 375 employees with the customized
recruitment plan from Workforce, and over half
of their employees are veterans.
50%
375EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEES
HIRED
BECON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.becon
of the YEAR
for
and PROGRAMASSISTANCE
Helped expand Workforce service reach, supported Workforce initiative and encouraged the use of Workforce services at her position in the Office of Attorney General in Temple for the past 6 years.
The two individuals who were awarded demon-
strated significant contribution to Workforce,
personal dedication and commitment, provided
quality service,and supported streamlined
service strategy.
Contributed significantly to Workforce solutions, enouraged
community partnerships, promoted the use of Workforce
services, and had genuine commitment to oversight of
quality business and job seeker services.
COMMUNITY
These individuals contributed significantly to the success of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.
We celebrate their success.
INDIVIDUALAWARDS
at the Texas Workforce Commission
Manager of Field Operations
PROGRAM MANAGER
COMMISSION
and Unemployment Insurance Policy
PARTNER AWARDELIZABETH
SCOTT
of the YEAR
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DISTINGUISHEDSERVICE
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WORKFORCEBOARD
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Awards 2013 was a successful year for us, and it showed with the amount of awards and incentives we received. We kept true to our mission and we’re being noticed for it by utilizing our funds to best benefit job seekers and
employers. We received four outstanding performance awards, three of which included a performance bonus of
$15,000 each; more than any other Workforce organization in Texas and all money will be used to enhance our
services for the next year.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas was given $15,000 for being the highest ranked in assigned budget quartile
for Choices All Family Full Work Rate. This award recognized how we assisted families transitioning from public
assistance by enhancing their skills and helping them become successfully employed.
Our efforts to support individuals who want to attend college and eventually work high-wage and skilled jobs were
recognized, as well. We have been ranked in the top three positions in Workforce Investment Act Performance since
it was enacted in 1998, and this year was no different.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas by the
Texas Association of Business and Texas Monthly magazine. We were the only governement agency on the list and
the only publically funded agency to achieve this top honor.
All 100 companies qualified had to: ∙ Have at least 15 employees working in Texas.
∙ Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity.
∙ Be a publicly or privately held business.
∙ Have a facility in the state of Texas.
∙ Must be in business for over a year.
For being the
HIGHESTRANKED
INVESTMENTWORKFORCE
ACT PERFORMANCE
ASSIGNEDBUDGETQUARTILEIn
$15,000Received
For Choices All Family Full Work Rate
3Top
byTEXASASSOCIATIONOFBUSINESS
Ranked
100BESTCOMPANIESTOP&TEXASMONTHLYMAGAZINE
TOWORKFORINTEXAS
The Service to Workers award recognized the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas’ involvement to connect
dislocated workers from the Base Realignment and Closure Project in Fort Hood with new jobs. As performance
incentive, we received $15,000 for our hard work. We are proud of our military and are honored to be able to
give back to those who have sacrificed so much. With our help, we were able to link laid-off workers, veteran
and military families in various ways:
∙ Individuals enrolled in Talent Central Texas were specifically trained to fill jobs.
∙ Individuals were trained to meet community and employers’ emerging demands for capacity.
∙ Individuals were prepared through high-skill and high-wage training to compete for jobs.
This award recognized our efforts: ∙ 530 dislocated veterans and military spouses were enrolled.
∙ 481 out of the 530 completed services.
∙ 374 continued to enter employment, thus 78% entered employment.
∙ 261 received vocational training, 215 had exiting services and 183 entered employment.
∙ Entered employment rate for all trained workers added up to 85%.
∙ Out of the 212 dislocated workers that received Unemployment Insurance payments, 169 (or 78%)
became employed.
∙ 169 UI Claimants had been receiving benefits for over 26 weeks; 139 (or 82%) entered employment.
∙ 88% of those employed still had jobs three quarters after exit.
∙ A 94.2% replacement wage was attained.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas also received top statewide awards for outstanding Service to Workers and outstanding Service to Business, which is very rare for a Workforce Area to receive both awards.
SERVICEAWARD
WORKERSto
$15,000Received
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas received a top award for Service to Business with a $15,000
incentive. We provided businesses with customized service options and business-driven strategies that
meet the needs of our employers. We met businesses’ human resource hiring and training needs by
working with several companies, including:
SERVICEAWARD
BUSINESSto
$15,000 Incentive
CGI∙ Had a $61 million economic impact in
Central Texas.
∙ Provided more than 400 high-tech jobs.
∙ Benefitted from Skill Development Funds, Texas
Enterprise Funds and Bell County Commissioner-
approved $5 million tax abatement for building
a new facility.
∙ Hired over a 50% veterans and military family
member workforce.
∙ Hired a total of 200 high-tech employees and
trained 110 employees.
Panda Energy∙ Will infuse over $505 million into Central
Texas’ economy over the next decade.
∙ Will Employ 27 skilled craftsman and 45
support job workers.
∙ Natural gas-fueled generating station is
expected to supply 750,000 homes across
Central and North Texas.
The Milam County Business Solutions∙ Worked to support AIS, CCC Group and
Luminant business needs.
∙ A troubled business in Cameron was replaced
by AIS and partnered with Business Solutions to
permanatly hire 25 previously dislocated
employees with a 20% higher pay scale.
∙ Partnered with CCC Group for two weeks in
order to hire 17 local job seekers and processed
75 workers with Business Solution’s Milam
County offices.
Becon Construction ∙ Company hired to build Panda Energy plant.
∙ Hired over 375 employees ranging from
construction laborers to carpenters, pipefitters,
iron workers and electricians.
∙ Also recognized with local Employer Award
of Excellence for making a positive impact on
employers, workers and the community.
Board of DirectorsMARTHA TYROCH(Board Chair)McLane Group MARY KLIEWER(Immediate Past Chair) Patriot Buick GMC
LARRY ANGLINhtcomp.net, Inc. JODY ASKINSWilsonart, LLC
MIKE ATKINSONClear Creek Construction and Atkinson Electric, Inc. DR. GLENDA BARRONTemple College CAMERON BELLTexas Workforce Commission JUDY BOWENLiteracy Council BRENDA COLEYMetroplex Health System CHERYL ELIANOAmerican Federation of Govt. Employees(AFGE) Local 1920 Union CHRIS FLORCGI HORACE GRACEAssn. of the United States Army
JIM GRANFORMaterials Transportation Co.
SONJA HAVENSFirst National Bank Texas
DR. SUSAN KINCANNONBelton, I.S.D. DR. THOMAS KLINCARCentral Texas College
BILL LUTHER, PHRLaerdal Medical JUDY MORALESBell County HELP Center
DR. MARC NIGLIAZZOTexas A&M University-Central Texas LEE PETERSONTemple Economic Development Corporation
JOSE SEGARRAExit Homevets Realty
TAMA SHAW Hill Country Community Action Agency BILL STANFORDCarpenter Company
TRAE SUTTON, P.E., C.F.M. Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP
ANN THOMPSONUnited Way of Central Texas
KIMBERLY WESSONBrown & Wesson Insurance & Investment Prof.
LON WILLIAMSGREAT, Inc.
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Locations Workforce Center in Killeen300 Cheyenne; 254-200-2000 Workforce Center in Lampasas1305 S. Key Ave., Ste. 102512-556-4055 Workforce Center in Rockdale313 N. Main St.; 512-446-6440 Workforce Centers in Temple102 E. Central, Ste. 200 & 300 254-742-4400
Business ServicesBell County: Killeen: 254-200-2020
Temple: 254-773-4200
Outside Bell County: 888-433-6268
Youth ServicesBell County: Belton: 254-939-3668
Killeen: 254-634-4994 or 254-699-7939
Coryell: 512-556-4055 or 254-699-7939
Hamilton: 254-699-7939
Lampasas, Mills, San Saba Counties: 512-556-4055
Milam County: 254-939-3668
Temple: 254-773-3111
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