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Annual Report
October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Texoma
Workforce
Development
Board
Texoma Workforce Development
Board Members
Chief Elected OfficialsThe Honorable Drue BynumGrayson County JudgeLead Chief Elected Official
The Honorable Creta Carter IIFannin County Judge
The Honorable John RoaneCooke County Judge
The Honorable Bill MagersMayor, City of Sherman
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Sam Ciani -ChairTexas Instruments, Inc.
Lois EssenburgAmerican Bank of Texas
John KykerTyson Foods, Inc.
Larry AdamsSign Warehouse
Mark EwigCWA Union
Dee LoughAssociated Travel
Alvin BaileyDenison Public Library
Sharon FelderhoffMuenster Milling
Joyce McGeheeFannin Literacy Council
Elbert BellHHSC
Frank GadekSEDCO
Todd MorrisonHoneygrove ISD
Rodney BrentMcCraw Oil / Kwik Chek
Gil GloverTrailblazer Health Ent., LLC
Brenda ParksDARS
Carol BrownleeCaterpillar
Janet GottGrayson College
Nila PatelHampton Inn / Comfort Suites
Nancy ClineBAG Corp.
Obie GreenleafNAACP
Dean SpenceEnhanced Powder Coating
Linda CreswellTexas Health Presbyterian - WNJ
Jeanie HardinGrayson College
Mark TaylorGrayson College
Mike DeLongSherman Boys & Girls Club
Kathryn HicksKoch Sales
Candy VanSantTexoma Medical Center
Judy DosseyVoluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc.
Linda HortonEarly Childhood Consortium
Earl WoolbrightTexas Workforce Comm.
Debbie EldredgeSherman Housing Authority
Asa Jessee Edward Jones
Mr. Sam CianiBoard ChairTexas Instruments
“As the region, state and nation’s economies have slowly made progress toward recovery during my first year as the Board Chair, it has been my pleasure to watch the staff at Workforce Solutions Texoma.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
The Civilian Labor Force grew fromOctober 2012 – September 2013 for both,Texas, and Texoma, but stayed even forthe US. Texoma saw absolute growth of884 workers to a total of 95,994.
Texoma’s growth rate at 0.93% waslower than the state, at 1.35%, butoutpaced the nation at -0.16%.
Unemployment for the TexomaWorkforce Development Area was levelduring the period. The Area started, andended, at 6.2%.
The lowest point for the Area wasNovember, 2012, at 6.0%; the highest wasJanuary 2013, at 7.2%.
Throughout the year, unemployment forthe area remained on par with the state,but below the national rate.
Texoma Labor Force Grows;
Unemployment Stays Level
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
visitedcustomers
63,733
the threeTexomaWorkforce Centers
From October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
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Ms Janie BatesExecutive DirectorWorkforce Solutions Texoma
“Workforce Solutions meets the needs of local employers by matching qualified workers with job openings and providing a pipeline of skilled workers by supporting training in targeted occupations.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
2012 Local Employer of Excellence
NOVO1 Contact Centers
NOVO1 came to the Texoma Workforce Development Area in 2011 as part of a company expansion. NOVO1 became involved with Workforce Solutions Texoma right away. NOVO1 had to ramp up quickly to hire more than 570 Associates to staff a large seasonal account. Texoma’s Business Services Unit helped them by placing job orders in workintexas.com, by getting them involved with local job fairs, and by coordinating hiring events.
Since the completion of the initial seasonal contract, NOVO1 has reduced their staff to approximately 300, to handle permanent contracts, and they are working to bring additional business to the Grayson County location.
NOVO1 provides a great work environment for their workers, and is becoming known as one of the preferred employers in the region.
NOVO1 is a great corporate citizen. They useworkintexas.com, participate in every job fair,and they support many workforce projectsincluding Youth Leadership, and recentlyallowed several of their workers to beinterviewed for the Cool Jobs! video project.
No matter what the project, when WorkforceSolutions asks for something, NOVO1 is alwaysready to be a part.
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
TexomaWorkforce Solutions
employers
1,171
provided employment related services to
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
By bringing Employers and Job Seekers
together
were filled
1,037
Job Openings
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Ms Janie BatesExecutive Director
Workforce Solutions Texoma
“Job Seekers can take advantage of a wide range of resources designed to help them find the career that’s right for them. From job leads to labor market information, resume assistance, career tips, and more, Workforce Solutions Texoma covers it all.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
provided employment related assistance to
TexomaWorkforce Solutions
Of those, 8,624 entered employment.
job seekers14,889
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Funding
Workforce Investment Act,
1,557,485
Trade Adjustment Assistance,
206,329
Choices, 805,615
SNAP, 174,008
Child Care, 3,318,903
Veterans Services, 80,921
Rapid Reemployment,
3,778
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
The cost to provide
basic services
per Job Seeker.
was
$19.30
cost
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Mr. Sam CianiBoard Chair
Texas Instruments
“The Workforce Solutions Texoma team has continued to pinpoint regional challenges, foster strategic alliances and implement innovative solutions. In all their fields of endeavor, from child care to job searches and from training to employer services, they have been able to continue to meet the growing needs of our region!”
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Unemployment in Texoma
Counties Stays Level
Cooke CountyUnemployment in Cooke County began theProgram Year at 4.1% and ended at 4.4%. Thelowest points were October - December, 2012, at4.1%; the highest was June 2013, at 5.0%. During theperiod, the Civilian Labor Force dropped 1.0% from23,566 to 23,337.
Fannin CountyUnemployment in Fannin County began theProgram Year at 7.9% and ended at 8.2%. Thelowest point was November, 2012, at 7.9%; thehighest was January 2013, at 9.7%. During theperiod, the Civilian Labor Force grew 2.2% from13,568 to 13,866.
Grayson CountyUnemployment in Grayson County began theProgram Year at 6.6% and ended at 6.4%. Thelowest points were November, 2012, August, andSeptember 2013 at 6.4%; the highest was January2013 at 7.6%. During the period, the Civilian LaborForce grew 1.4% from 57,976 to 58,971.
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were employed
receivinglaid off workers
within 10 weeks of filing for benefits.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
1,667
3,849
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Ms Janie BatesExecutive Director
Workforce Solutions Texoma
““Careers begin at Workforce Solutions; we offer scholarships in targeted occupations for eligible youth and adults.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Job Seekers
received
from Cooke, Fannin and Grayson Counties
219
training
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
In 2013 the Texas Workforce Commission measured training related employment. The measure looked at the number of customers, both Adults and Dislocated Workers, who received training with Workforce Investment Act Funds, and determined if they became employed in a related field.
Workforce Solutions Texoma was proud to receive a $15,000 Award for having the greatest percentage of customers employed in jobs related to their training.
2012 Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Adult / Dislocated Worker Training
Related Employment Award
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
TexomaWorkforce Solutions
84
invested
Youthtargeted
in the area’s future by providing services including
work experience and training
to
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Ms Janie BatesExecutive Director
Workforce Solutions Texoma
“Quality child care options for Texoma parents are a high priority for Workforce Solutions. Each year, local child care professionals can access required training through our convenient monthly classes and Super Saturday, making it easier than ever to stay abreast of the latest information.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
TexomaWorkforce Solutions
by providing
to an average of 609 children per day
Child Care Assistance
helped parents
work and stay in school
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Mr. Sam CianiBoard Chair
Texas Instruments
“The Workforce Solutions Texoma team has demonstrated the ability to successfully navigate the challenges and ambiguities of these times while keeping their customers, services and the citizens of Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties well supported.”
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October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Special Project
Cool Jobs!
In an effort to highlight jobs in highest demand in the Texoma Region, Workforce Solutions Texoma partnered with Grayson College, North Central Texas College, and several local employers to produce the Cool Jobs video series. Each of the videos featured workers in local companies talking about what it is like to do their job. Each worker talked about what they like, what they find challenging, and what lead them to choose their career.
Featured careers included machining, nursing, welding, industrial maintenance, manufacturing technicians, and customer service.
In addition to a brief description of what the job is like, each video provides local wage information, as well as information about availability of related training at North Central Texas College, and Grayson College.
Workforce Solutions Texoma would like tothank Champion Cooler Corporation, B. F.Gammon Tool & Die, North Texas MedicalCenter, NOVO1 Contact Centers, Texas HealthPresbyterian WNJ, Texas Instruments, TexomaMedical Center, and Zodiac Seats US.
Without the participation of these great localcompanies, the project would not have beenpossible.
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TexomaWorkforce Solutions
1,445Veterans
was proud to provide
employment services
to
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Mr. Sam CianiBoard Chair
Texas Instruments
“I look forward to working with the board and the staff to continue advancing our region while navigating the challenges of this economic recovery.”
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