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Qualified Candidates. Better Jobs. No Charge.
of Pursuing
New Horizons
for North
Central Texas
2015-2016
ANNUAL
REPORT
20 YEARS
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TRANSFORMATIONAL Leadership
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is
continually developing strategies to meet the changing
requirements of the workforce, and ensure job seekers
have the skills required for success.
In 2016, we celebrated 20 years of leadership in
advancing an innovative workforce. Over the years,
we have built a strong network of community
partnerships that work together to connect people to
work opportunities and make positive impacts on the
economic growth of North Central Texas.
As the Chair of the North Central Texas Workforce
Development Board, I am honored to serve with the
dedicated leaders who work on our Board. With their
help, we are well equipped to address the economic,
education and workforce issues facing our region.
Sincerely,
Mickey Hillock
Board Chair,
North Central Texas Workforce Development Board
Mickey Hillock, Board ChairPrivate Sector, Navarro County
Roger Harris, Board Vice ChairPrivate Sector, Collin County
David Bristol, Board SecretaryPrivate Sector, Collin County
WORKFORCE BOARD OFFICERS WORKFORCE BOARD MEMBERSAaron Thibault Private Sector Collin County
Ada Lawniczak Private Sector Denton County
Brenda Kihl Education Collin County
Carlton Tidwell Private Sector Kaufman County
Carol Longacre Private Sector Denton County
Chip Evans Literacy Council At-Large
David Pietruszynski Private Sector Ellis County
David Setzer Executive Director
Debra Wakeland Private Sector Ellis County
Catherine Tietjen, Board TreasurerCommunity Based Organization Parker County
Meera Ananthaswamy, Past Board Chair Private Sector, Collin County
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Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is
continuously improving its service delivery model.
With an inclusive strategic planning process and a
new business engagement strategy, we are setting
priorities and focusing energy and resources to
strengthen operations and work with partners and
stakeholders toward accomplishing common goals.
We recognize the value of aligning workforce and
educational resources to increase the success and
economic self-sufficiency of workers and to meet the
needs of business.
I want to personally thank our dedicated staff for an
incredible job of serving our customers. This year,
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas met or
exceeded all state performance measures, served
88,588 job seekers and helped over 9,395 employers.
We provided subsidized child care to an average of
5,804 children per day and moved 569 customers
toward self-sufficiency through training.
We look forward to what the future brings as we
continue to carry out our mission. I sincerely thank
our Chief Elected Officials, Board members, Workforce
Contractor, and employees for their leadership,
dedication and support.
Sincerely,
David K. Setzer, CPSM, C.P.M., CWE
Executive Director,
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
WORKFORCE BOARD MEMBERS
Earl Woolbright Public Employment Services, TWC
Edward Grand-Lienard Private Sector Rockwall County
Elaine Zweig Adult Basic Education/ Child Care, At-Large
Emily KlementEducation Denton County
James Henderson Public Assistance At-Large
Jason Gomez Education Kaufman County
Jennifer SuguitanPrivate Sector Collin County
Kenny WeldonCommunity-Based Organization Erath County
Larry Barnett Economic Development Ellis County
Lisa HuffakerCommunity-Based Organization Palo Pinto County
Michael McGowanPrivate Sector Hood County
Mike HinojosaOrganized Labor At-Large
Robert Hill Private Sector Collin County
Rolanda Greer Private Sector Collin County
Ron Smitherman Organized Labor At-Large
Scott McCune Vocational Rehabilitation Services TWC
Roselyn Lane Private Sector Hunt County
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VISION The recognized leader
in building tomorrow’s
workforce.
MISSION To advance business-
driven talent
development strategies
that promote economic
growth, opportunity
and a quality workforce.
VALUES Respect, Integrity,
Collaboration,
Excellence
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ANNUAL
REPORT
In 1993, the State of Texas created a workforce
development system designed to improve service
delivery by consolidating employment related education
and job training programs and providing local control
and coordination of services through local workforce
development boards.
On May 23, 1996, Governor George W. Bush certified the
North Central Texas Workforce Development Area
(WDA) to include Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood,
Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker,
Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties. On July
25, 1996, the Chief Elected Officials of the WDA
signed a partnership agreement forming
the North Central Texas Workforce
Development Board (Board).
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Population1
1996 . . . . . . 1,347,151
2016 . . . . 2,684,253
Labor Force2
1996 . . . . . . 754,087
2016 . . . . .1,432,066
Employed2
1996 . . . . . . 728,061
2016 . . . . . 1,381,875
Unemployment Rate2
1996 . . . . . . . . 3 .5%
2016 . . . . . . . . 3 .5%Source: 1Texas Department of State Health Services (1996); Census 2015, annual average growth rate since 2005 (2016)2October 2016 LAUS and Tracer 2 LMCI
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The integrated system, known as Workforce Solutions
for North Central Texas, consists of a Board of
Directors and a network of 12 workforce centers
located throughout the WDA. The Board oversees
the planning, oversight, policy guidance and design
of services. The workforce centers, managed by
a contracted service provider selected through a
rigorous and competitive procurement process,
provide direct service delivery to job seekers and
businesses. Today, the Board oversees approximately
$60 million in federal funds.
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20 YEARS
OF PURSUING
NEW HORIZONS
STRATEGIC GOALS• Enhance business engagement and inclusive human
capital development through service delivery designs
that invite participation without regard to barriers.
• Develop and maintain a technology platform that
attracts participants, employers and job seekers, and
allows everyone to share, transact and find value in the
workforce system.
• Improve organizational focus, communication
and leadership decision making to include data-
driven continuous improvement, accountability and
effectiveness.
• Recruit and retain competent professionals by
expanding professional development opportunities and
offering clear and focused career tracks.
As of September 30, 2016, Workforce Solutions
for North Central Texas achieved 98% of its year one
goals and completed 37% of its four-year strategic plan.
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ENHANCING BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT and Human Capital Development
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BUSINESS Development UnitIn 2015, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
embarked on a mission to reshape the Business
Development Unit (BDU). Now fully implemented,
the new model relies on a team of ten staff members
who aim to leverage resources by engaging employers
and gathering intelligence that strengthens service
delivery design.
The BDU was recognized with the TWC 2016 Industry
Sector Outreach Award for working with employers,
economic development and education partners to
respond to workforce shortages in targeted industries.
Through its commitment to maximize use of grant
funds and establishment of new sector development
plans such as “Inspire North Texas,” the BDU continues
to respond to the demands of business and industry
with award-winning, innovative solutions.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Grants The Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills Development
Fund (SDF) program is a job training program designed
to meet the unique training needs of employers. This
customized training program assists employers in
identifying and closing workforce skill gaps. The SDF
provides community colleges resources to quickly
respond to the needs of business by delivering
customized and targeted skill enhancements to both
new hires and current employees.
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In partnership with local community
colleges and economic development
partners, Workforce Solutions for North
Central Texas facilitated the award of
more than $3.8 million in SDF grants in
2016, training 382 new workers and 1,944
existing workers.
INSPIRE North TexasWorkforce Solutions for North Central
Texas participated in a local initiative
with the Frisco Economic Development
Corporation. This innovative industry
sector outreach sparked discussion of
workforce needs for local high-tech
businesses, particularly those in the
gaming industry.
The goal was to identify solutions to
address industry needs for the digital
technology industry sector and to gather
information from industry representatives
on their most pressing workforce needs.
The discussion led to the establishment
of the High-Tech Industry Sector
Development Plan, “Inspire North Texas.”
“Inspire North Texas” offers employers
and employees in the technology
sector a place to network, share ideas,
identify industry-related needs and
create a strategy to identify training and
certifications needed to expand and
enhance the available workforce. Because
the technology industry is ever-changing,
it is of the utmost importance to keep
dialogue open and to strategize for sector
support. Every partner benefits when all
partners understand the direction the
industry is headed and can anticipate
internal changes to facilitate growth.
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2016 GRANT AWARDS BY COLLEGECOLLEGE NAME NEW JOBS EXISTING JOBS DOLLARS AWARDED
Collin College 58 260 $557,417
North Central Texas College 168 597 $1,233,798
Paris Junior College 5 18 $41,399
Ranger College 77 711 $991,705
Texas State Technical College 74 358 $987,881
Totals 382 1,944 $3,812,200
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IN TWENTY YEARS, THE POPULATION
IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS MORE
THAN DOUBLED! THERE ARE 2,875,264 PEOPLE OCCUPYING
OUR 14 COUNTIES.
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BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENT
AND HUMAN
CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT
H1-B TECHNICAL SKILLS Training Grant In April of 2012, Workforce Solutions for
North Central Texas and its partners,
North Central Texas College, AT&T, IBM
and Lockheed Martin, were awarded a
$4.9 million grant from the Department
of Labor. Funds were used to provide
education, training and job placement
assistance in the fields of information
technology (IT), science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM). The
intent of the grant was to raise the
technical skill levels of American
workers and, over time, help businesses
reduce their reliance on the
H1-B program.
Over 6,400 incumbent workers and 140
long-term unemployed/underemployed
participants received necessary
training, skills and certifications to
address the skills shortage in the IT and
STEM industries within the Dallas-Fort
Worth region through the grant. The
training provided stackable credentials,
increasing the ability of participants to
gain, retain and advance in employment.
INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED Skills Certification Initiative The Industry Recognized Skills
Certification Initiative provides capacity
to increase the number of workers with
industry-recognized skills certifications
supporting high-demand occupations.
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas partnered with Ranger College,
FMC Technologies, Stephenville ISD and
Stephenville Economic Development
Corporation to develop and implement a
curriculum for entry-level employment
as a machinist.
In collaboration with Ranger College,
FMC Technologies assisted in providing
on-going support to include, among
other things, equipment, guest lectures,
plant tours, sample materials, machine
programming support and maintenance
support.
The program is anticipated to train
14 students in its first year. Upon
completing the program students
may receive a Level I Machining
Certificate from Ranger College and
are prepared to take the National
Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
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REPORTCertification Exam. The academic and portable
industry-recognized certifications prepare the students
to apply for employment locally at FMC Technologies
and throughout the nation. Ranger College and
Stephenville ISD are currently working to develop the
initiative as a dual credit program with enrollment to
begin in the Fall of 2017.
ADULT EDUCATION & Literacy Integration PartnershipThe Adult Education & Literacy/North Central
Workforce Regional Coalition was formed in 2015 to
promote integration, cooperation and collaboration.
The Regional Coalition addresses transitional issues,
shares information and best practices, explores
systems and services for closing strategic and
operational gaps in services and ensures integration
of services within the North Central Texas Workforce
Board area. Participating partners include Denton ISD,
Weatherford ISD and Navarro College.
In July 2016, Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas hosted two Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)
summits for business leaders and other stakeholders
to learn about the program, and to discuss how
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas can better
serve them. Strategic integration with AEL service
delivery allows for workforce system engagement and
support to AEL grant recipients in various activities
that promote student success in career and higher
education goals.
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CAREER PATHWAYS Governor Greg Abbott established the Tri-Agency
Workforce Initiative in March 2016, to assess local
economic activity, examine workforce challenges and
opportunities and discover innovative approaches to
meet education and workforce goals. The Commissioners
of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Texas
Workforce Commission (TWC) addressed the Governor’s
request by developing four prime recommendations:
• Identify statewide initiatives for the next generation that
will make Texas the clear leader in targeted fields and
position the state for economic preeminence.
• Strengthen pre-kindergarten through high school
academic instruction to establish students’ foundational
skills in math, science, language arts and social studies
so that students graduate high school career or college
ready and are prepared for lifelong learning.
• Build a proactive, ongoing partnership among the
TEA, THECB, TWC and other stakeholders to align
the educational goals of Texas with the state’s higher
education plan of 60x30TX, which aims for 60% of
25 to 34-year olds to hold either a certificate or degree
by 2030, with the goal of growing the state’s workforce,
industry and the economy.
• Identify services for Texas veterans and advance
strategies to enhance their education and employment
opportunities, while developing solutions to ensure a
seamless and accelerated transition back into the
Texas workforce.
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ENGAGEMENT
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2015-2016
ANNUAL
REPORTIn 2016, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
hired a Career Pathways Coordinator to work with
colleges, primary and secondary education and
other system stakeholders to align local strategies
with state strategies and connect education and
training programs to the skills and knowledge
required to secure or advance in-demand industries
and occupations.
HIRING Red, White & You! November 2015 marked the fourth consecutive year
of partnership between Workforce Solutions for
North Central Texas, Tarrant County and Greater
Dallas for the TWC statewide Hiring Red, White &
You! job fair. Held at Globe Life Park in Arlington,
the collaboration included local partners, the Texas
Veterans Commission and the Texas Medical Center.
Hiring Red, White & You! connects veterans and
their spouses with employment opportunities. The
job fair attracted 266 employers with over 1,000 job
seekers and resulted in 104 on-site hires.
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INTEGRATION OF Vocational Rehabilitation As a result of legislation passed on
September 1, 2016, the state agency
known as the Department of Assistive
and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) was
transferred to the Texas Workforce
Commission (TWC). Transition teams
including individuals from DARS and
TWC worked together to integrate what is
now known as Vocational Rehabilitation
Services (VRS) into the workforce system.
Corsicana and Waxahachie workforce
centers were selected as early transition
sites for the integration. Strong
collaboration, planning and frequent
communication with VRS regional staff
were critical to address, among other
things, space planning, IT reconfiguration
requirements, furniture and equipment
needs for staff and VRS customers.
VRS partners were incorporated into
the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
system which connects staff throughout
the region with 4-digit extensions.
VRS is identified in the automated call
system providing customers easy access
to VRS staff. Customers benefit from
an expanded network of employment
connections and on-site expertise for
job seekers with special needs.
INVITING Participation Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas has implemented a system to meet
and exceed accessibility standards for
persons with disabilities. Utilizing the
comprehensive 2012 Texas Architectural
Standards used by Vocational
Rehabilitation (formerly Department of
Adult Rehabilitative Services), workforce
centers are more accessible than ever.
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas is currently working with local
governments, educators, economic
developers and other community partners
to develop a four-year plan to address
barriers that may diminish access to
services.
The consortium has begun conducting
an environmental scan to evaluate
the current technology infrastructure,
identify gaps and recommend action
that could positively impact the success
of designated populations. It is also
evaluating the possibility of implementing
virtual services as a medium for routine
services such as Unemployment
Insurance (UI) orientations for claimants
in remote areas.
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ENGAGEMENT
AND HUMAN
CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT
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PROMOTING EXCELLENCE in Early Education
PROMOTING
EXCELLENCE
IN EARLY
EDUCATION
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CHILD CARE Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is committed
to supporting quality child care practices that provide
lasting benefits to our future workforce. In 2016, 86
caregivers graduated from the Child Development Associate
(CDA) course, and 12 participants were awarded an Early
Childhood Management Institute (ECMI) Administrator’s
Credential. Additionally, nine caregivers at Texas Rising Star
facilities were awarded college scholarships.
In the past year, 56 Saturday trainings were offered and over
2,000 early childhood professionals benefitted from quality
training. Plus, 149 scholarships were awarded to providers for
national and state conferences, and 258 employees of TRS
facilities were trained on Frog Street Press curriculum.
TEXAS RISING STAR AssessmentsTexas Rising Star (TRS) is the state’s quality rating and
improvement system for implementing quality child care
across the state. Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas has 47 child care providers who participate in TRS,
five of which entered the program in the past year. These
providers are monitored yearly and assessed every three
years. Early Childhood Specialists work closely with TRS
providers, as mentors and assessors, to ensure that these
providers are operating within TRS standards, and they
hosted four informational meetings in the region to
promote TRS to interested child care providers.
EQUIPMENT AND Material GrantsWorkforce Solutions for North Central Texas provided
over $250,000 in grants to FY 2016 Texas Rising Star
providers who scored a 2-star or above on their TRS
assessments. These grants allowed providers to enhance
their centers with equipment, materials and curriculum.
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas provided over
$90,000 in Inclusion and Expansion grants to child care
providers to expand their capacity to care for infants and
toddlers, including those with special needs. Through these
grants, child care providers increased capacity to deliver
services for 60 children with special needs and expanded
capacity for infants and toddlers by 84 new slots.
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DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING a Technology Platform
GOING PAPERLESS After a robust procurement process,
Workforce Solutions for North
Central Texas selected DocuNav to
implement an Enterprise Content
Management (ECM) System. The
Laserfiche application is designed to
create a paperless environment for
the management and maintenance
of programmatic documentation and
customer/participant case files. The
application will automate business
processes to increase efficiencies
across all programs administered by
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas and has a projected launch date
of September 5, 2017.
Getting SocialAs a part of its social media outreach
strategy, Workforce Solutions for North
Central Texas launched a YouTube
channel. In addition to posting the video
version of the 2015-2016 Annual Report,
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas produced and is sharing several
professional videos designed to assist
unemployed job seekers with tips for a
successful job search. Video lessons such
as resume writing, interviewing and
completing online applications create
a valuable experience for customers
and stakeholders looking for helpful
information. Videos can be accessed
via www.dfwjobs.com or at
https://goo.gl/V5b2sb.
Career CoachThe Texas Workforce Commission
Labor Market and Career Information
(LMCI) Supplemental Services Grant
provided funds to the Board to enhance
and supplement current LMCI activities
and resources. In May 2016, Workforce
Solutions for North Central Texas added
“Career Coach” to current LMCI resources
to assist job seekers and young adults
make data-driven career decisions. “Career
Coach” is a user-friendly, web-based tool
that connects job seekers to careers and
training providers by linking current and
local occupation information with career
interests. It provides local labor market data
such as wages, employment, job postings,
education and training requirements.
“Career Coach” provides tools to help with
job search including:
• Translation of Military Occupation
Codes (MOC) to civilian careers
• Assessments to determine careers that
match interests
• Easy resume builder which provides
phrases to select work-related activities
• Hot Jobs – local employers posting jobs
by career
• Easy-to-read job outlook information
Since log in is not required, students
and the general public can freely access
the site for resources. “Career Coach”
can be accessed at https://dfwjobs.
emsicareercoach.com/.
DEVELOPING
AND
MAINTAINING
A TECHNOLOGY
PLATFORM
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IMPROVING ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUS and Recognizing Excellence
CONTRACTED PERFORMANCE UPDATE In fiscal year 2016, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
served 88,588 job seekers by providing a variety of job search tools
including access to computers, education and training opportunities
and pre-employment workshops.
IMPROVING
ORGANIZATIONAL
FOCUS AND
RECOGNIZING
EXCELLENCE
FINANCIAL UPDATE Workforce $22,355,8381
Child Care $36,715,2491 Other $933,4692
Total Budget $60,004,556
Source: 1 TWC BCY16 Performance Overview Dashboard EOY September 20162 TWIST, November 2016 3 TWC BCY16 High Profile Measures Report EOY September 2016
Source: 1 North Central Texas Workforce Development FY2016 Approved Budget 2TWC Summary of FY2016/PY2015 Allocations
331 Young adults served3
20,038 claimants gained reemployment within 10 weeks1
58,558 Job seekers enterED employment after exit1
86% OF Child care recipients receiving TANF benefits obtained self-sufficiency within 12 months2
9,395 employers received workforce assistance3
5,804 Children served per day1 (on average)
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COUNTYTOTAL
JOB SEEKER VISITS1
TOTAL INDIVIDUALS
TRAINED2
TRAINING EXPENDITURES3
Collin and Rockwall 33,909 168 $648,797
Denton and Wise 13,691 154 $399,874
Ellis 14,775 45 $223,139
Erath 5,888 26 $94,995
Hood and Somervell 5,628 23 $60,339
Hunt 7,940 42 $184,482
Johnson 10,575 22 $75,593
Kaufman 11,120 45 $104,434
Navarro 13,487 44 $247,349
Palo Pinto and Parker 10,521 42 $111,964
Mobile Workforce Unit 2,136 N/A N/A
Total 129,670 611 $2,150,966
FINANCIAL UPDATE FINANCIAL UPDATE ExpenditureS
FUNDING SOURCE 1996 2001 2016
WIA\WIOA $5,220,000 $7,460,000 $11,300,000
TANF $920,000 $1,250,000 $3,200,000
SNAP $120,000 $170,000 $1,100,000
Child Care $19,060,000 $41,500,000
Other $3,070,000 $2,300,000
Total $6,260,000 $31,010,000 $59,400,000Source: The expenditures for 1996 and 2001 are based on estimates due to limited available data from that time period. All expenditure totals include newly allocated plus carryover funding.
20 YEAR FUNDING SUMMARY
BY THE NUMBERS
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Source: 1 TWC BCY15 Performance Overview Dashboard EOY September 20162 TWIST, November 2016 3 TWC BCY16 High Profile Measures Report EOY September 2016
QUALITY TEXAS FoundationIn 2016, Workforce Solutions for North
Central Texas submitted a Progress
Level application to the Quality Texas
Foundation. The Progress Level requires
an organization to address approximately
three-quarters of the criteria under
the Baldrige Performance Excellence
Program. In addition to recognition for
this achievement, feedback was received
on how to improve as an organization.
For 2017, Workforce Solutions for North
Central Texas will continue to address
the excellence criteria and incorporate
more of it in the coming years. Working
in a systematic manner, improvement
strategies will be implemented within
the framework of the strategic planning
process and all will be tied to business-
driven priorities.
AEP AwardIn August 2016, in partnership with North
Central Texas Council of Governments,
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas received the Achievement of
Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award
from the National Procurement Institute,
Inc. (NPI) for the sixth consecutive year.
The AEP award recognizes organizational
excellence in public procurement.
Workforce Solutions for North Central
Texas was one of only 21 special districts
in the United States to receive the award.
LOCAL EMPLOYER of ExcellenceGearbox Software, LLC, in Frisco, Texas,
employs over 300 people and is an
award-winning, independent interactive
entertainment developer. Known for
developing popular games, including
Borderlands and Tony Hawk Pro Skater
3, Gearbox offers opportunities for tech-
savvy job seekers to break into the multi-
billion-dollar gaming industry.
Gearbox supports local institutions
of higher learning through skills
development of future gamers and
invests in local talent by providing
paid internships. Through the Local
Innovation Partnership Grant from the
Texas Workforce Commission, Gearbox
partnered with Workforce Solutions for
North Central Texas on an initiative to
upgrade the skills of 44 employees.
WEATHERFORD ISD Adult Education and Literacy AwardsWeatherford Independent School District,
in partnership with Workforce Solutions
for North Central Texas, was recognized
by the Texas Workforce Commission for
two Adult Education and Literacy (AEL)
awards, totaling $90,000. The AEL awards
recognize partners who demonstrate
exemplary performance and outstanding
AEL service delivery in partnership with
employers, community colleges and
workforce boards.
IMPROVING
ORGANIZATIONAL
FOCUS AND
RECOGNIZING
EXCELLENCE
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EXPANDING Professional DevelopmentIn February 2016, Sheacy Thompson, Business
Development Liaison, was approved for membership
by the Board of Directors for the Frisco Rotary Club,
which is part of Rotary International.
In April 2016, Te’sha Johnson and Sheacy Thompson, Business Development Liaisons,
successfully completed the Basic Economic
Development course.
In May 2016, Kay O’Dell, Senior Program Manager,
completed coursework at the University of
Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute
(OU EDI).
In June 2016, Danielle Stellrecht, Research Analyst,
received the EMSI Career Coach Certification.
Andrea “Shenee’” Bagsby, Senior Early Childhood
Specialist, graduated in February 2016 with a Master
of Arts degree in Organization Management from
Ashford University.
Sheacy Thompson Te’sha Johnson Kay O’Dell
Danielle Stellrecht
Andrea “Shenee’” Bagsby
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RES
PECT ★ INTEGRITY ★ COLLABORATION ★ EXCELLENCE
VISION: The recognized leader in building
tomorrow’s workforce.
RES
PECT ★ INTEGRITY ★ COLLABORATION ★ EXCELLENCE
VISION: THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN BUILDING
TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE.