Better Together Best Practices in Workforce Integration

Northeast Texas Workforce Development Board (NETWDB) and Texarkana ISD AEL

Supportive Position in Transition Plan meetings with Community Colleges and AEL Programs Participate in Workforce 101 and AEL 101 Continued Partnerships with Community Colleges and AEL Programs Participated in ICA Training Minnesota Trip to Learn About I-BEST Incorporating YOUTH with AEL NETWDB Perspective

Texarkana ISD AEL Perspective Integrated Services Provide TABE Testing. Establish an on- site class. TANF AEL Program information to TANF staff member. Education. Transportation. Relocation of TWS Maintain on-site class at new location. Work with Director to keep us in the loop.

Texarkana ISD AEL: Integration of Services Building Relationships GED teacher speak weekly to new clients class. Invite Program Manager to serve on AEL Advisory Council. Working Together Becomes Chair of Advisory Council. Narrator at GED Graduation. LMI Data. Data for Grant. New Ideas Visit Minnesota and I-Best Programs. Support endeavors with Texarkana College.

Continued Integration Board Position Opening on Board for AEL and Continuing Education Position. AEL Director joins board. Attend 2014 TWC Conference. Continued Opportunities Partner with NETWDB and Texarkana College on a National Emergency Grant for Accelerate Texarkana. Evolving Needs NEG: Eliminate gaps in referrals. Close follow-up on candidates. ATX Coordinator make weekly visits to TWS. Met requirement of 15 NEG students.

Involvement….. Area Meet with other AEL programs in our WFB area Events Attend WFB Seminars and Career Fair Connect Referrals

Best Practices Successful Integration WorkforceJobs Sustained Interaction Board Program Communication ReferralsFollow-Up

Sandra Shingleur Program Manager (NETWDB) Dean Ransdell Director Texarkana ISD Adult Education & Literacy