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<strong>2014</strong><br />
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE HEART OF TEXAS<br />
IMPACT REPORT
VISION<br />
A highly valued workforce system that<br />
meets the economic demands of the<br />
Heart of Texas communities<br />
MISSION<br />
To provide a well-trained workforce<br />
for employers in order to ensure the<br />
economic growth of the region
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Vision & Mission<br />
2<br />
Message From<br />
4<br />
HOTWDB, Inc.<br />
5<br />
Serving Veterans<br />
Meeting Employer<br />
Demand<br />
6 8<br />
Preparing a Well-<br />
Trained Workforce<br />
10<br />
Assisting Families<br />
with Child Care<br />
Expanding Public<br />
Transportation<br />
YES!<br />
Recognizing Commitment<br />
& Dedication<br />
12 14 16 18<br />
Reaching More<br />
Customers<br />
20<br />
Financial Data<br />
21<br />
Heart of Texas<br />
Region Map<br />
22
MESSAGE FROM<br />
The Board Chair & the Executive Director<br />
Dear Colleagues and Friends:<br />
It is our pleasure to present to you the Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas <strong>2014</strong><br />
<strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong>. The <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> shares customer successes and data that demonstrate<br />
our collective commitment to achieving our vision and mission.<br />
In this report you will see how we have helped our customers achieve better futures by<br />
providing access to workforce training, expanding public transportation, and how assist-<br />
<br />
<br />
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners and sponsors for their sup-<br />
<br />
of Directors, and Committee members for their guidance and wise counsel.<br />
We look forward to the year ahead and have high expectations for enhancing our value<br />
for all of our customers.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Willis Reese<br />
Board Chair<br />
Heart of Texas Workforce<br />
<br />
Anthony Billings<br />
Executive Director<br />
Workforce Solutions for the<br />
Heart of Texas<br />
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Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
THE HEART OF TEXAS<br />
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC.<br />
Serving the counties of Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone & McLennan<br />
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS<br />
<br />
)<br />
Falls County<br />
<br />
Bosque County<br />
<br />
Freestone County<br />
<br />
Hill County<br />
<br />
Limestone County<br />
<br />
McLennan County<br />
MAYOR MALCOLM DUNCAN, JR.<br />
City of Waco<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
WILLIS REESE<br />
()<br />
Falls County<br />
JOHN FRY<br />
(Chair Elect)<br />
Limestone County<br />
<br />
()<br />
McLennan County<br />
SHIRLEY CROCKETT<br />
(Treasurer)<br />
McLennan County<br />
KEITH STANFORD<br />
(At-Large Member)<br />
McLennan County<br />
DIANE COWAN<br />
(Oversight Committee Chair)<br />
McLennan County<br />
<br />
<br />
McLennan County<br />
WESLEY CARTER<br />
McLennan County<br />
HOWARD CHILDSHOWARS<br />
McLennan County<br />
NORMAN CONNER<br />
Mclennan County<br />
CLYFF CURRY<br />
All Counties<br />
WARREN DAVIS<br />
Freestone County<br />
RICHARD (RICKY) EDISON<br />
Hill County<br />
<br />
McLennan County<br />
<br />
McLennan County<br />
<br />
Bosque County<br />
CARLOS LUNA<br />
McLennan County<br />
<br />
McLennan County<br />
MICHELLE MOORE<br />
McLennan County<br />
ROY NASH<br />
McLennan County<br />
CELIA STEM<br />
Falls County<br />
<br />
Limestone County<br />
TEODORO (TED) TAVERAS<br />
Limestone County<br />
ROSEMARY TOWNSEND<br />
McLennan County<br />
JASON VADEN<br />
All Counties<br />
SANDRA WHITLATCH<br />
McLennan County<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 5
SERVING VETERANS<br />
Maximizing Employment Opportunities<br />
Workforce Solutions is dedicated to maximizing<br />
employment opportunities for veterans and<br />
their spouses. This year we served a total of 2,826<br />
veterans by providing critical pre-employment<br />
services and direct connections to employers.<br />
2,826<br />
VETERANS SERVED<br />
We maximized employment opportunities by<br />
<br />
-<br />
pared<br />
veterans for civilian employment.<br />
We provided veterans with direct connections<br />
<br />
In May, we partnered with the Texas Veterans<br />
Commission to host the Veteran’s Job Fair. In<br />
November, partnering with the Texas Workforce<br />
Commission, the Texas Veterans Commission<br />
and the Texas Medical Center, we hosted the annual<br />
Red, White & You! Veterans Job Fair.<br />
84.6%<br />
Successfully<br />
retained employment<br />
Through these collective employment opportunities<br />
we helped 1,282 veterans to become successfully<br />
employed, of which 84.6% successfully<br />
retained employment.<br />
1,282<br />
VETERANS EMPLOYED<br />
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CLICK ON<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Watch the Video Summary of the Hiring Red,<br />
White & You Job Fair on November 14, <strong>2014</strong>.<br />
Veterans Hiring Red,White<br />
& You! Job Fair connected<br />
jobseekers to employers<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 7
MEETING EMPLOYER DEMAND<br />
<br />
<br />
Solutions met employer demand in the Heart of<br />
<br />
Job Vacancies Filled.<br />
This year we assisted over 1,300 employers to<br />
<br />
Through collective, innovative business services<br />
<br />
• <br />
<br />
• Increased exposure for employers through<br />
social media postings and advertising<br />
• <br />
tential new hires<br />
• Assisted employers with new hire paper<br />
work and orientations<br />
<br />
• <br />
new store in Waco with 90 employees<br />
• <br />
gy – we conducted multiple customized<br />
hiring events and helped to hire over 1,600<br />
employees<br />
• <br />
<br />
for McLane Stadium<br />
<br />
working with local agencies and local chambers<br />
<br />
employment.<br />
RANKED<br />
#1<br />
in the state for Total<br />
Job Vacancies Filled<br />
OVER<br />
1,300<br />
Employers<br />
Served<br />
4,307<br />
Jobseekers Hired<br />
through Business<br />
Services efforts<br />
8<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
CLICK ON<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Watch the Video Summary of the Make Your<br />
Winning Move Job Fair.<br />
Make Your Winning Move<br />
Job Fair<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 9
PREPARING A WELL-TRAINED WORKFORCE<br />
For Jobseekers through Employment and Training<br />
<br />
for the Heart of Texas region and for the State<br />
<br />
terview,<br />
make good career choices based on labor<br />
market data or provide access to workforce<br />
training, Workforce Solutions helped.<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas<br />
proudly assisted:<br />
• <br />
• <br />
• 6,496 Unemployment Insurance (UI)<br />
<br />
• <br />
within 10 weeks<br />
<br />
workforce training service resulted in:<br />
• <br />
ment<br />
• An average annual earnings increase of<br />
$11,446<br />
• An average annual earnings of $28,081<br />
• 87.8% obtaining a recognized degree or credential<br />
Dedicated to providing a well-trained workforce,<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Tex-<br />
<br />
gain a degree or credential.<br />
RANKED<br />
#1<br />
in the state for<br />
jobseekers gaining a<br />
degree or<br />
credential<br />
25,927<br />
Jobseekers<br />
Assisted<br />
87.8%<br />
Trained jobseekers<br />
obtained a degree or<br />
credential<br />
10<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
CLICK ON<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Watch the interview of Ms. Kristen Magnum.<br />
Kristen Magnum<br />
program participant<br />
receives Welding Training<br />
at Hill College<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 11
ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH CHILD CARE<br />
Investing in Today’s Workforce while Preparing for Tomorrow’s<br />
The child care industry is a tremendous support<br />
to today’s workforce and is vital to our<br />
region’s employers.<br />
Workforce Solutions plays a pivotal role in pro-<br />
<br />
child care. This year more than 1,500 children<br />
received a child care subsidy every day.<br />
Workforce Solutions’ investment in today’s<br />
workforce improves the futures of tomorrow’s<br />
workforce.<br />
Investing in Leadership:<br />
• <br />
• 12 graduates of the Taking Charge Change<br />
Leadership Academy<br />
<br />
• 112 college scholarships awarded, and<br />
• 1,132 teachers trained<br />
• <br />
& Training to more than 50 teachers<br />
Over<br />
90%<br />
of child care<br />
centers work<br />
with Child Care<br />
Services<br />
More than<br />
1,500<br />
Children receive a<br />
child care subsidy<br />
every day<br />
1,132<br />
Teachers<br />
trained<br />
112<br />
College<br />
scholarships<br />
awarded<br />
12<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
CLICK ON<br />
Watch the interview of Mr. Romero.<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Workforce Solutions<br />
provided child care<br />
assistance for Mr. Romero’s two<br />
daughters allowing this single<br />
father to work<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 13
EXPANDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<br />
To Employment, Education and Financial Security through LINK<br />
Meet passengers from each of the three LINK services.<br />
RITA WILSON<br />
Dietician,<br />
Falls Community Hospital<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
“I used to drive to work, but<br />
I now ride the Marlin LINK.<br />
For less than the cost of a gallon<br />
of gas, I can relax on the<br />
bus and get to work on time.<br />
It’s so convenient for me<br />
which is what I love about the<br />
service.”<br />
YOLANDA COLEMAN<br />
Career Counselor,<br />
Workforce Solutions<br />
EDUCATION<br />
“I started using the Evening<br />
LINK when I enrolled in an<br />
evening class at McLennan<br />
Community College. I don’t<br />
drive so using public transportation<br />
gave me independence<br />
to continue with school<br />
and further my education.”<br />
LARRY MOTEN<br />
Production,<br />
Sanderson Farms<br />
FINANCIAL SECURITY<br />
“I’ve worked at Sanderson<br />
Farms for three years now<br />
and I wouldn’t be able to get<br />
there if it wasn’t for LINK<br />
and public transportation.<br />
Because of my job, I now<br />
have a 401K, medical and<br />
<br />
pay.”<br />
24,884<br />
29,094<br />
LINK PASSENGER TRIPS<br />
2013<br />
<strong>2014</strong><br />
4,344<br />
4,868<br />
4,982<br />
1,887<br />
Marlin LINK<br />
Evening LINK<br />
Sanderson Farms LINK<br />
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The benefits of<br />
public transportation<br />
Might Surprise You<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 15
YES!<br />
Connecting Youth to Careers and Education<br />
The YES! (Youth Employment Solutions) connects<br />
youth to careers and education. Whether<br />
it is exposing youth to careers with leading employers,<br />
helping them to complete high school<br />
or to enter into post-secondary education,<br />
Workforce Solutions is dedicated to providing<br />
employment solutions for youth.<br />
THE YES! EXPO<br />
TWC Solutions<br />
Magazine summer<br />
COVER<br />
STORY<br />
With the highest high school student attendance<br />
this year, the YES! Expo continues to gain momentum.<br />
This summer the YES! Expo received<br />
statewide recognition as the featured cover story<br />
in the Texas Workforce Commission’s Solutions<br />
magazine.<br />
force<br />
Solutions helped:<br />
• 60 youth to obtain a high school diploma<br />
<br />
• 101 youth enter into employment or<br />
post-secondary education<br />
<br />
<br />
for helping youth enter into employment or<br />
post-secondary education.<br />
60<br />
Youth received a<br />
High School<br />
Diploma or GED<br />
RANKED<br />
#1<br />
in the state for Youth<br />
entering employment<br />
or post-secondary<br />
16<br />
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CLICK ON<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Watch the video summary of the <strong>2014</strong> YES! Expo.<br />
L-3 Platform Integration<br />
Division (YES! Expo Gold Sponsor)<br />
demonstrates how L-3 engi-<br />
<br />
dynamics & vibration testing<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 17
RECOGNIZING COMMITMENT & DEDICATION<br />
Honoring Businesses and Individuals<br />
Recognizing the exceptional commitment, hard<br />
work, and dedication of businesses and individuals<br />
who add value to the Heart of Texas region<br />
is important to Workforce Solutions for the<br />
Heart of Texas.<br />
We honor those that have both contributed and<br />
ganization.<br />
Caterpillar, Inc. was honored as the Employer<br />
of the Year for their outstanding support and investment<br />
in the Heart of Texas region.<br />
Mrs. De Smith was the recipient of the Honorable<br />
Elenor Holmes Service to Community<br />
Award. Mrs. Smith was recognized for her exceptional<br />
contributions to the community, em-<br />
<br />
ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE<br />
In January, Workforce Solutions hosted its Annual<br />
Awards of Excellence to honor businesses<br />
and individuals for supporting economic<br />
growth in the region.<br />
CLICK ON<br />
TO PLAY VIDEO<br />
Watch the video summary of the <strong>2014</strong> Annual<br />
Awards of Excellence Banquet.<br />
Employer of the Year – Caterpillar, Inc.<br />
Honorable Elenor Holmes Service to Community Recipient –<br />
De Smith<br />
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Happy Kids’ Academy (Owners)<br />
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDER RECOGNITION<br />
In October, Workforce Solutions hosted its Early Child-<br />
-<br />
<br />
gathered to celebrate the important work of child care providers.<br />
Central Faith Child Development Center was honored as<br />
<br />
<br />
and their service to the community.<br />
EOAC Head Start<br />
This annual event increases awareness of the Child Care<br />
<br />
for our future workforce and the vital role that the child<br />
care industry plays in supporting both the current workforce<br />
and our region’s employers.<br />
Central Faith Child Development Center<br />
Ana Abad<br />
Happy Kids’ Academy<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 19
REACHING MORE CUSTOMERS<br />
Through Social Media<br />
Workforce Solutions used innovative methods<br />
through social media to reach more customers.<br />
This year, we used Facebook ad campaigns to<br />
ers.<br />
Learn more about Workforce Solutions for the<br />
Heart of Texas and our initiatives at:<br />
<br />
our ChildOne Map and the Hiring Red, White &<br />
tomers<br />
becoming aware of our services.<br />
www.childonetexas.com<br />
This year’s Facebook ad campaigns:<br />
ChildOne Map<br />
Ad Campaign<br />
Reached<br />
21,895<br />
Customers<br />
www.mylinktransit.com<br />
Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair<br />
Ad Campaign<br />
Solutions To Encourage Widespread Action for Regional Development<br />
www.stewardforgrowth.com<br />
Reached<br />
27,615<br />
Customers<br />
www.yestoyouth.com<br />
20<br />
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FINANCIAL DATA<br />
Fiscal Year 2013-<strong>2014</strong> Funding<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas is funded by federal and state funds, and through private<br />
grants. In Fiscal Year 2013-<strong>2014</strong>, Workforce Solutions administered $ 10, 872, 412 in program funds.<br />
62.5%<br />
Child Care<br />
$ 6,795,033<br />
21.4%<br />
Workforce<br />
Investment Act<br />
$ 2,298,476<br />
11.5%<br />
Temporary Assistance<br />
for Needy Families<br />
$ 1,259,625<br />
3.0%<br />
Supplemental Nutrition<br />
Assistance Program<br />
Employment & Training<br />
$ 337,526<br />
1.6%<br />
Employment<br />
Services & Other<br />
$ 181,752<br />
<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 21
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS<br />
For the Heart of Texas<br />
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, locally governed by the Heart of Texas Work-<br />
ers<br />
in the Heart of Texas Region.<br />
<br />
Dallas<br />
Heart of Texas<br />
Austin<br />
Houston<br />
Bosque<br />
Hill<br />
Freestone<br />
McLennan<br />
Limestone<br />
Falls<br />
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HEART OF TEXAS WORKFORCE<br />
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. BOARD STAFF<br />
ANTHONY BILLINGS<br />
Executive Director<br />
AQUANETTA BROBSTON<br />
r<br />
RENE CLAYTON<br />
Manager of Business, Community & Industry Initiatives<br />
ROCHELLE GOODNIGHT<br />
Executive Secretary<br />
LILIAN SIGNEY- HALL<br />
Project Support Specialistt<br />
JUDY HEDGE<br />
Administrative Support Specialist<br />
KARY KUECKER<br />
Contract Manager of Workforce Centers & WIA Youth<br />
VICKI MEEK<br />
Budget & Contract Officer<br />
JULIE TALBERT<br />
Contract Manager for Child Care & Public Transportation<br />
EUNICE WILLIAMS<br />
Director of Strategic Planning
WWW.HOTWORKFORCE.COM<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES<br />
801 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 700, WACO, TX 76701<br />
P: (254) 296-5300 F: (254) 753-3173<br />
The Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to include<br />
individuals with disabilities. TTY/TDD via RELAY Texas service at 711 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989 / 1-800-735-2988 (voice).
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