1. American Public Power Association Community and Economic Development Conference July 25, 2006 Austin, Texas Workforce Development Workforce Preparedness Working with Your Local Workforce Development System

2. WORKFORCE BOARDS are responsible for the comprehensive, strategic and operational planning, provide oversight and evaluation of federal and state workforce programs in their area, focus on meeting the needs of business & industry, target services to the whole community and decide what is best for its own community, are efficient and innovative, and are accountable to the citizens of Texas

3. “ACHIEVING Competitive Advantage… FOR EMPLOYERS through Quality People and FOR PEOPLE through Quality Jobs.”

4. What SERVICES can the LOCAL WORKFORCE SYSTEM provide to YOU! Local WORKFORCE Services NEW HIRESLAYOFFS TRAINING YOUR CURRENT WORKFORCE

5. QUALITY Services are supported by your tax dollars - delivered to your specifications NEW HIRES Ready, Set, Hire! Post your job order – help yourself to WorkinTexas.com or call a business service representative to assist you. Pre-Screened job seekers – not like the other major online systems. Job Fairs or Special Events to highlight your company. Access fresh new talent from ongoing training programs Receive assistance from multiple colleges and community organizations in finding untapped talent LAYOFF So it’s time to downsize? Local workforce boards are the “first responders” to notice of layoff or downsizing. Services are customized to your company and to the specific needs of the workers. Professional seminars on re- introduction to the workforce, resume prep, and counseling for your workers at no cost to you. Rapid re-employment to avoid costly UI claims

6. Why DO we want to assist you in training your current workers?  A Better Workforce is our best “competitive advantage”  Increases Employer Productivity  Job Creation/Job expansion….better earnings for Texas workers  Fulfills our mission by Building strong employer relationships  Helps us to leverage private dollars for expanded projects  Provides employers and workers with an opportunity to increase skills and credentials that would not have occurred at this time without our combined initiative.  Keeps Texas working!

7. WHO USES THE TEXAS WORKFORCE SYSTEM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS……???? Thousands of employers, but here are just a few who are finding workforce solutions:

8. EMPLOYER PARTNERS AAA Data Communications, Inc. VITALSIGNS Design Gabnino Advertising Jlopez and Associates, LP Next Door Properties Five Star Business Solutions DEFENSIVE DRIVING RIVER 4 VAMAS Excel Wire Q & L Fashion TIC Express Excalibur Collision K Strategies Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee Plumbing and Pipefitting Pro-Line International, Inc. SST Truck Co. marlow industries LTS Engineering

9. A nimble, highly skilled workforce is a beneficial tool of economic development to keep and/or recruit industries to the region. Regional Workforce Leadership In the DFW Region, we specialize in working directly with local chambers of commerce to meet employer needs – Arlington, Greater Dallas and Fort Worth. Over 4 years of “industry cluster” development in the areas of aerospace, logistics, healthcare, and semi-conductor workforce development and education – including industry pipelines in education. As a region, we are organized and highly competitive in government procurement - bringing millions of additional dollars into the local workforce system, directed by the employer needs.

10. Outcomes: Let’s work together to build a better workforce Contact Your Local Workforce Board @http://www.twc.state.tx.us/