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Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Recognizes Roger Harris as Board Member of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has named Roger Harris, Workforce Board Chairman, as the WSNCT Board Member of the Year. Mr. Harris received this honor at WSNCT’s virtual Annual Awards of Excellence event held on February 24, 2021.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Honors Navarro Regional Hospital and Bombardier Aviation

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has honored Navarro Regional Hospital (NRH) and Bombardier Aviation as Local Employer of Excellence and Large Employer of the Year, respectively.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas honors Computer Crusher Recycling Company

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has honored Computer Crusher Recycling Company (Computer Crusher) as the Small Employer of the Year.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Names Three Organizations as Partners of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) honored Denton Economic Development Partnership (EDP), Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, and Navarro College with the Partner of the Year award to recognize the invaluable relationships that help make WSNCT’s programs and services possible.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Presents LEISD Childcare Program at Herchel Zellers Center with Child Care Provider of the Year Award

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) presented the Little Elm Independent School District (LEISD) Childcare Program at Herchel Zellers Center with the Child Care Provider of the Year award. The child care facility was recognized at WSNCT’s virtual Annual Awards of Excellence event held on February 24, 2021.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Announces Adult and Youth Participant of the Year Winners

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has selected Ms. Charity Glenn of Dublin, Texas, as Adult Participant of the Year; and Mr. Tapiwa Chiswiti of Denton, Texas, as Youth Participant of the Year. Ms. Glenn and Mr. Chiswiti received recognition at WSNCT’s virtual Annual Awards of Excellence event held on February 24, 2021.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Announces its Workforce Center of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) announced that its Corsicana Workforce Center has earned the coveted Workforce Center of the Year Award. The Corsicana Workforce Center staff was recognized at WSNCT’s virtual Annual Awards of Excellence event held on February 24, 2021.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Honors Computer Crusher Recycling and Stanley Black & Decker

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has honored Computer Crusher Recycling, LLC (Computer Crushers) and Stanley Black and Decker (SB&D) as Local Employer of Excellence and Large Employer of the Year, respectively. The companies received recognition at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 29, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Announces Adult and Youth Participant of the Year Winners

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has selected Ms. Crissty Williams of Greenville, Texas, as Adult Participant of the Year; and Ms. Deanndrea Anderson of Ennis, Texas, as Youth Participant of the Year. Ms. Williams and Ms. Anderson received recognition at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 29, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Names Three Organizations as Partners of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) presented Education Service Center Region 11, North Central Texas College and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation with the Partner of the Year award to recognize the invaluable relationships that help make WSNCT’s programs and services possible. The companies received recognition at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 29, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Recognizes Anna Coker as Board Member of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) Workforce Board Member, Anna Coker, has been recognized as the WSNCT Board Member of the Year. Ms. Coker received this honor at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 29, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Presents Montessori Learning House Bilingual School with the Child Care Provider of the Year Award

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has presented the Montessori Learning House Bilingual School with the Child Care Provider of the Year award. The child care facility, located in Little Elm, Texas, was recognized at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 29, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Welcomes Three New Board Members

Gary Henderson, President and CEO of United Way of Denton County, representing Community-Based Organizations; Dr. William King, Vice President and Provost of the new Collin College Technical Campus (opening Fall 2020), representing Education; and Ron Simmons, Chairman of Retirement Advisors of America, representing the Private Sector; will serve on behalf of all counties located within the WSNCT workforce development area.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Unveils Inaugural “Partner of the Year” Awards

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has established three new Partner of the Year awards to recognize the invaluable relationships that help make WSNCT’s programs and services possible. Allen Economic Development Corporation, CVS Health and Weatherford College are the first organizations to receive these prestigious awards.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Names Shelby Jackson as the Adult Program Participant of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has honored Shelby Jackson of Hico, Texas, with the Adult Program Participant of the Year award. Ms. Jackson was recognized at WSNCT’s annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 30, 2019 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Recognizes Dr. Jason Gomez as Board Member of the Year

Dr. Jason Gomez, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) Workforce Board Member and Deputy Superintendent for Terrell ISD, has been recognized as the WSNCT Board Member of the Year.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Presents Burleson Child Development Center #2 with the Child Care Provider of the Year Award

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has presented Burleson Child Development Center #2 with the Child Care Provider of the Year award. The child care facility, located in Burleson, Texas, was recognized at WSNCT’s Annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 30, 2019 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Workforce Center for North Central Texas Names Medical Surgical and Compcare - Enviva as Local Employer of Excellence

Medical Surgical and Compare-Enviva (MSAC-Enviva) has been named the Local Employer of Excellence by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT). The company received this honor at WSNCT’s Annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 30, 2019 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Presents the Waxahachie Workforce Center with the Workforce Center of the Year Award

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) announced that its Waxahachie Workforce Center has earned the coveted Workforce Center of the Year Award. The Waxahachie Workforce Center staff was recognized at WSNCT’s Annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 30, 2019 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Workforce Center for North Central Texas Selects Sophia Ahlgren as Youth Participant of the Year

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) selected Sophia Ahlgren of Denton, Texas, as the Youth Participant of the Year. Miss Ahlgren was recognized at WSNCT’s Annual Awards of Excellence event held on January 30, 2019 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Received 2 Awards at Texas Workforce Conference in Houston, Texas

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas was honored to receive the Foster Youth Award and the Texas Rising Star Child Care Award during the 22nd Annual Texas Workforce Conference in Houston, Texas.

Medical Surgical & Compcare - Enviva Receives Local Employer of Excellence

Medical Surgical & Compcare - Enviva (MSAC-Enviva) received the Employer Award of Excellence for the Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (North Central) area at the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) 22nd Annual Texas Workforce Conference held Nov. 28 – 30 in Houston. The award honors private sector employers that are actively involved with Texas Workforce Solutions and have made a positive impact on employers, workers and the community.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas – Greenville Office Co-Locating with Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation

On October 12, 2019 nine vocational rehabilitation (VR) services staff from the Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services office in Greenville will move into co-located space with Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas located at 2500 Stonewall Street, Suite 201, Greenville, TX 75401.

7th Annual Hiring Red, White and You! Hiring Fair

“Hiring Red, White & You!” is a multi-agency collaboration designed to help military heroes and their spouses successfully transition into the civilian workforce and to encourage Texas employers to take advantage of the special skills, unique experiences, and valuable perspectives that former service personnel have to offer. The hiring fair is offered at no charge to employers and job seekers.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Seeks Input on 2018-2019 Target Occupations List

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) has developed and is seeking public comment on the proposed new Target Occupations List (TOL) in advance of adoption by the Board of Directors. This effort is to gain public input from employers, economic, and educational partners; and the general public.

Innovative Leaders will Gather in Support of Workforce

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is hosting a dinner in support of Innovative Partnerships Supporting a Thriving Workforce on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Omni Frisco Hotel at 6 PM. This event is open to the public with a focus on bringing together forward-thinking, decision and change makers from all around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to explore actionable workforce initiatives that help our region continue to thrive.

Workforce Solutions For North Central Texas Receives $40,330 Externship For Teachers Grant

In March 2018, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas was awarded a $40,330 Externship for Teachers grant by the Texas Workforce Commission to offer professional development opportunities to educators by connecting their classrooms to the workplace.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, in collaboration with North Central Texas Independent School Districts, will extend these externships to middle and high school educators to provide hands on experiences, expand educators' knowledge on in-demand skill sets and occupations, and provide unique opportunities to engage and inspire students.

Collin Street Bakery Honored at Texas Workforce Conference

Collin Street Bakery received the Local Employer Award of Excellence Award at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 21st Annual Texas Workforce Conference held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in Dallas. The award honors private sector employers that are actively involved with Texas Workforce Solutions and have made a positive impact on employers, workers, and the community.

Workforce Solutions For North Central Texas Gains Two New Board Members

Anna Coker joins the Board as a private sector representative for Wise County. Ms. Coker is the owner of Learning Ladder Child Development Centers in Decatur, Texas. Learning Ladder established a partnership with Decatur ISD to provide early childhood services to district employees and their immediate families as well as the incorporation of the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities for the district.

Stefanie Wagoner joins the Board as an economic development representative for the North Central Texas region. Ms. Wagoner has more than 20 years of economic development experience with various cities in the DFW area. She is currently the Director of Business Retention and Expansion for Frisco Economic Development Corporation.

Manufacturing Consortium Partners with Collin College for $510,246 Job-Training Grant

A Manufacturing Consortium, including Air Liquide America, Lennox Industries, Inc, TYG Products, and UNICOM Engineering, Inc, has partnered with Collin College to provide job training using a $510,246 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Red Oak Independent School District Receives $263,602 JET Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Red Oak Independent School District (Red Oak ISD) a $263,602 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant. The grant will help the school district purchase and install medical equipment for a hospital simulation lab to provide 375 students with training for nursing careers in the medical profession. The purchased equipment will continue to support the nursing program and future students enrolled with Red Oak ISD.

Manufacturing Consortium Partners with North Central Texas College for $490,741 Job-Training Grant

A Manufacturing Consortium that includes Bowie Industries, Empire Countertops, MFG Texas, Team Fishel and Tri-Tex Cabinets has partnered with North Central Texas College (NCTC) to provide job training using a $490,741 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the North Central Texas area.

Owens Corning Partners with Navarro College for $494,587 Job-Training Grant

Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC (Owens Corning) has partnered with Navarro College to provide job training using a $494,581 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the North Central Texas area.

“The partnership between Owens Corning and Navarro College on this Skills Development Fund grant will benefit both the local community and its workforce,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “Our labor force is among the most talented and skilled in the world, and we continue to seek and implement strategies to improve the skills of Texas workers.”

Tracey Kirsch of Mineral Wells, Texas joins the Board as a private sector representative for Palo Pinto County

Tracey Kirsch of Mineral Wells, Texas joins the Board as a private sector representative for Palo Pinto County. Mrs. Kirsch is the President of Electromedical Products International, Inc., a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized medical devices for pain and stress-related disorders.

North Central Texas College and Ranger College Awarded Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Totaling $524,689

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded 26 grants totaling $5 million to public community and technical colleges and independent school districts for programs that focus on supporting high-demand occupations through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program.

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