Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. Board Overview

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1 Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Board Overview

2 Who are we? What can we do for you? Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County: enriches the local economy through improving the quality of the workforce. is led by a Board of public, private sector, and community leaders who ensure the quality investment of over $60 million dollars annually. partners with businesses and community groups to prepare the future workforce and enhance the skills of the current workforce. helps businesses find workers who have the skills and talents they need and helps people find better jobs at high wages. helps local businesses, especially smaller businesses, recruit, retain, and upgrade its workforce. serves all county residents though seven Workforce Career Centers, three Youth Centers, and other communitybased locations. has received national, state, and local recognition and awards for innovation, quality services, and high performance. Our Goal is Simple: Keep Tarrant County Working!

3 Who have we affected? In the most recent program year in Tarrant County Workforce Centers: 77,829 customers were employed 10,000 businesses were assisted with workforce needs 1,178 homeless individuals were placed in jobs 12,579 veterans were placed in jobs 2,182 ex-offenders were placed in jobs 1,841 welfare recipients were placed in jobs 178 youth living in poverty were placed in jobs or education

4 Comprehensive Workforce Development System 1. Panhandle 2. South Plains 3. North Texas 4. North Central 5. Tarrant County 6. Dallas 7. North East 8. East Texas 9. West Central 10. Upper Rio Grande 11. Permian Basin 12. Concho Valley 13. Heart of Texas 14. Capital Area 15. Rural Capital 16. Brazos Valley 17. Deep East Texas 18. South East Texas 19. Golden Crescent 20. Alamo 21. South Texas 22. Coastal Bend 23. Lower Rio Grande Valley 24. Cameron County 25. Texoma 26. Central Texas 27. Middle Rio Grande 28. Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Available services are almost identical across the Workforce Development Areas (WDA), but administered independently by each local board. The delivery of these services may differ across the WDAs.

5 Workforce Governing Board Chair Tarrant County Judge, Glen Whitley Mayor of Fort Worth, Mike Moncrief Mayor of Arlington, Robert N. Cluck, M.D.

6 Workforce Development Board Chair: Leslie Sisk Vice Chair: Victor Buddy Puente Jr. Executive Director: Judy McDonald Represented by the Following Organizations: Austin Real Estate Company Gaylord Texan Resort Mercado/Gifts Birdville ISD General Motors Southwest Office Systems, Inc. B.R. Powell & Associates Greater Fort Worth Literacy Council Tarrant County College Byrne Construction Services Girls Inc of Tarrant County Texas Health and Human Services Career Solutions Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital Texas Workforce Commission Cornerstone Assistance Network Lhoist North America, Inc. United Way of Tarrant County Dept. of Assisted & Rehab. Services Liberation Community, Inc. University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Lockheed Martin

7 Flow Chart How Workforce Works FEDERAL Department of Labor Department of Education Department of Health & Human Services Department of Agriculture STATE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Representatives: Labor, Public and Business (and other State Funding Sources) Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC) LOCAL Workforce Development Board (WDB) 51% of the board members are from the business community Workforce Governing Board (WGB) County Judge Glen Whitley Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck Executive Director and Board Staff Appoints WDB Members Approves Local Plan Workforce Solutions Adult Workforce Centers Workforce Solutions Youth Workforce Centers Adult Community Contracts Youth Program Contracts Child Care Contracts Certified Training Providers EMPLOYMENT

8 Flow Chart How Workforce in Tarrant County Works

9 Workforce Center Locations 1. Alliance Workforce Center Aviator Way Arlington Workforce Center 140 W. Mitchell Eastside Workforce Center 4701 E Lancaster Street Mid-Cities Workforce Center 7001 Blvd. 26, Ste Northside Workforce Center 2100 N. Main Street, Ste Resource Connection Workforce Center 1400 Circle Drive Westside Workforce Center 6000 Western Place, Ste

10 Job Seekers Services Basic services are available to all job seekers with a focus on job readiness, job placement and job retention. Visitors to a Workforce Center can access: Initial assessment of skill level, aptitude, abilities and supportive service needs Job search, placement assistance and career counseling Resource room services access to telephone, fax, copier, resource library, computer, internet, and resume assistance Employment and Labor Market information Job listings via WorkInTexas and other on-line employment resources Job referrals Workshops to enhance job search Resume writing, interviewing skills, Stress Management, Networking and Job Clubs and more..

11 Job Seekers Services Comparison Chart SERVICE POSSIBLE FEE OUR FEE 20 / minute FREE! 25 - $1.00 / copy FREE! 50 / local call FREE! $ $3.00 / page FREE! $12.00 / hour FREE! $50.00 and up FREE! $ / assessment FREE! $500 - $1500 / event FREE! Percent of your salary FREE! Internet Access Résumé Copying Telephone Calls Fax Service Computer Usage Résumé Writing Career Assessment Job Search Seminar Placement Services

12 Programs and Funding Streams Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Workforce Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (WISH) Low Income Adults Low Income Youth Dislocated Workers Adult Basic Education and Literacy Child Care Choices (program which assists individuals who receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families benefits) Food Stamp Employment & Training Program Employment Service (ES) under Wagner-Peyser National Emergency Grant (NEG) Non Custodial Parent Grant (NCP) Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders (Project RIO) Rapid Response Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services Veterans Employment Services

13 Supportive & Training Services Supportive services are services that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in the required Workforce Program activities in order to achieve their employment goals. These services vary based on the program activities and may include: Transportation Services Child Care Services Emergency Support Tools and Uniforms for training and/or work related experiences Auto Maintenance and Repair Training Services are available to assist a job seeker who wants or needs information regarding financial assistance including but not limited to supportive services, work related expenses, education and training. We provide eligible job seekers with financial aid for these services in order to help them obtain or retain employment. Occupational skills training On-the-job training Subsidized Work Experience Job readiness Adult education and literacy Various types of Training Services:

14 Youth Services Youth Programs A year-round youth program that provides education, training and employment services to eligible lowincome at-risk youth between the ages of Services Offered: Pre-employment preparation Job development & placement assistance GED preparation Preparation for post-secondary education Occupational skills training Youth Center Locations Youth Workforce Center 4709 East Lancaster Fort Worth, Texas phone Northside Location 2100 Main Street, Ste 215 Fort Worth, Texas phone Arlington Location 140 W. Mitchell St. Room B100J Arlington, Texas phone

15 Tarrant County Fatherhood Coalition Mission Statement: A collaboration to strengthen the role of fathers, men and families in the lives of children in Tarrant County. Accomplishments Partner in National Pilot Project (QIC-NRF) 4 Sites: Texas, Colorado, Indiana, Washington State Target Populations (Nov. 2000) Teen Fathers Court-ordered Fathers Incarcerated Fathers At-Risk Fathers Program Performance (Noncustodial Parents) 75% job placement rate 70% making child support payments Services and information to over 3,000 fathers and families in Tarrant County. Over 4,000 have attended forums and trainings

16 Fatherhood Initiative Community Partners Catholic Charities Child Care Associates City of Fort Worth Health Dept. Dept. of Health and Human Services Dispute Resolution Services Fort Worth ISD Fort Worth Star Telegram Foundation Communities Healthy Marriage/Healthy Families Coalition Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Muslim Community Center NewDay Services Office of the Attorney General Santa Fe Youth Services Strong Fathers, Strong Families Tarrant County College The Parenting Center And Growing..

17 Community Outreach Homepage of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Website Website: Surviving A Layoff Hot Jobs E-Newsletter Inter-Agency Workforce Group (IAWG) Chicano Luncheon FW/TC Minority Leaders & Citizens Council Hispanic Wellness Fair African American Health Expo Community Job Fairs

18 The Role of Business Services Community Outreach Liaison with local Chambers of Commerce Partner with community and professional organizations Provide outplacement services Host countywide job fairs Facilitate Inter-Agency Workforce Group (IAWG) Economic Development Assist with hiring needs Offer, or assist in meeting training needs Develop partnerships with other entities as needed Develop business / community projects Business recruitment and retention Tarrant County Industry Clusters

19 Employer Services Friendly Staff ready to help employers with: Employee Recruitment Personal attention from one of our account managers Job Fairs on location or in one of our workforce centers The Texas Back to Work Program (TBTW) Recruiting assistance / placement WorkInTexas Internet based job posting and matching systems Interview Space Internships Training Services for Employers On-the-Job Training Customized training Current Employee Training Special Programs and Resources Current Labor Market Information Professional Outplacement Services for companies who are restructuring, downsizing or closing operations Workforce Solutions offers employers an array of services. One of our goals is to connect businesses with qualified job seekers through workforce development activities.

20 Employer Services Comparison Chart SERVICE POSSIBLE FEE OUR FEE Pre-Screening of Job Applicants Internal Posting and Ads throughout the DFW Area Workforce Center space for recruitment efforts of the employer Salaries of 5 workforce center staff to assist with project Targeted Job Fairs $ per applicant $3, $1, per day $ per day $4, per day FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!

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22 Regional Workforce Leadership Council (RWLC) The Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Workforce Leadership Council (RWLC) is the driving force for a cooperative approach to promoting the region s strongest industries. The RWLC works to meet industries needs through the collaboration of the local workforce boards, chambers of commerce and business leaders. By addressing the employment, training, and certification needs of the region s industries, the RWLC aids in the further growth and success of the Dallas/Fort Worth economy. The defense industry is a major economic driver of the DFW economy. Collectively, the three major aerospace companies bring millions of dollars annually into the region. Even though their workforce and training needs are similar, they have always kept a safe distance because of the competition for Federal contracts. Armed with a mission and a drive to accomplish something bigger than themselves, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, and Vought Aircraft signed on to the DFW Aerospace Cluster, facilitated by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County since early 2000.

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