1. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TDD/TYY) 1-800-RELAYTX October 22, 2015 Texas Workforce Commission Serving Texans Through 28 Local Workforce Boards

2. T EXAS W ORKFORCE C OMMISSION M ISSION To promote and support an effective workforce system that offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. T EXAS W ORKFORCE C OMMISSION V ISION Texans will view the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards, and their partners as a quality provider of workforce solutions that contribute to economic prosperity. TWC Mission and Vision

3. The Texas Workforce System All government resources directed to one state body Allocated to designated workforce development areas Overseen by a locally appointed Board of Directors To provide workforce development services that meet local needs WIOA-funded services TANF/Choices Employment Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment & Training Federal and ‘other’ funds contributed to TWC FY 2014 Budget to support the Texas workforce system. Using allocation formulas, the TWC block granted $962 million to 28 local workforce development boards Each board is tasked to administer all TWC services to its respective workforce development area Services are provided by several private and public organizations, contracted and monitored by each local board Services to employers The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) receives Federal and other funding. In FY2016, approximately $962 million was allocated to the 28 Workforce Development Boards. Ticket To Work Child Care

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5. If you are interested in recruiting top local talent, register today or contact your nearest workforce center and immediately begin to: Recruit qualified Texans. Advertise unlimited jobs postings for free, all day every day. Let our trained staff assist you with your recruiting efforts. Evaluate the job market and available labor pool. www.WorkInTexas.com

6. Veteran Services 48 hour hold on jobs Tax Credits Maximizing Education Opportunities Private Organizations- volunteer classes Grants for Hard to Serve Veterans Visit their website: www.twc.state.tx.us

7. Work Opportunity Tax Credit A Federal Income Tax Credit that reduces the federal tax liability of Employers. Re-authorized by American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. Private for profit employers and qualified “tax- exempt” organizations, can claim the credit. To qualify - Employers must hire eligible individuals from the eligible target groups.

8. Target Groups Unemployed Veterans – Up to $5,600 Disabled Veterans – Up to $9,600 Veterans Receiving SNAP Benefits – Up to $2,400 Summer Youth – Up to a $1,200 Other Groups – Up to a $2,400 Work Opportunity Tax Credit

9. WOTC Application Requirements Complete IRS form 8850 (Prescreening Notice and Certification Request) Complete ETA-9061 (Individual Characteristics Form)  Forms must contain original signatures from employer and new hire Work Opportunity Tax Credit

10. Big News for Small Business in Texas! Skills for Small Business

11. Provides training funds to for-profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees! Benefits of providing employees with Skills training.  Increases competitiveness  Upgrades current full time employees skills  Prepares newly hired full time employees for job requirements Skills for Small Business

12.  Employers must be private, for-profit businesses with fewer than100 employees.  Grants pay for course tuition and fees up to:  $725 for existing full time employees  $1,450 for newly hired full time employees  Per employee - Per 12-month period  Employers can also participate in training Skills for Small Business

13. Employers:  Determine full time employees to receive training  Select course(s) to be taken  Apply directly to TWC Skills Team assistance available TWC:  Reviews and approves the application  Helps enroll employees in courses  Pays the college for tuition and fees Skills for Small Business

14. Training Courses:  Are provided by the local community or technical college  Are selected from the college’s catalogue and schedule Continuing and Workforce Education  Can be “in-class” or “online” Skills Team assistance available Skills for Small Business

15. Sample Workforce Education Courses: Quickbooks Microsoft & Windows 7 Website Development Workplace Spanish Medical Coding Business Administration Accounting, Bookkeeping Customer Service Lean Manufacturing Green Construction Revit & CAD Drafting English as Second Language Human Resource Management OSHA & Hazmat Certification Intro to Instrumentation Diesel Mechanics HVAC Solar Thermal Installation Electrical Certifications Skills for Small Business

16. Customized Skills Training Program Millions Available for Texas Employers Specific to employer needs Collaborative Partnership A private for-profit business, consortium of businesses or trade union partners with the local community/technical college Skills Development Fund

17. Customized Curriculum and Training Methods Specific to employer’s unique needs Can include: Classroom, online, on-site, hands-on and simulation training Limited subject matter expert 3 rd party provided training Limited proprietary training topics and materials Skills Development Fund

18. Cost per trainee target of $1,800 Single-business project can be up $500,000 12-month training period Typical Skills Development Fund Grant Eligible Applicants and Grant Recipients Public community or technical colleges, the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), or a 501(c)(3) Community-based organizations (CBOs) in partnership with a college Skills Development Fund

19. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TDD/TYY) 1-800-RELAYTX Local Workforce Services

20. Who is Workforce Solutions?  Focus regional resources on the skills business and industry needs to remain competitive in the global marketplace.  Prepare existing and potential workers to compete for high- wage, in demand jobs under conditions where the worker’s success is attainable.  Design and execute initiatives that educate and train individuals to meet the needs of current and future business and industry in order to maintain a sustainable competitive economic environment.  Through partnerships, provide a combination of social services, community supports, job training and education that positions individuals for success in the current and future workforce.

21. Who is our customer? Businesses – large and small, from across all industry sectors Job Seekers – young & mature; high school dropouts to college graduates; entry-level to experienced; current workers, future workers and transitional workers

22. Employment Recruitment: Assist with hiring needs WorkInTexas On-Site Hiring Fairs Pre-Screening and recruitment Labor Market information Outplacement Services Job Fairs Offer, or assist in meeting training needs On-the-Job Training Customized Training How we help in Good Times

23. Rapid Response / Outplacement Assistance Delivering outplacement Services to your affected employees Customizing on-site services at your request Consulting on Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) questions How we help in not so good times

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27. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TDD/TYY) 1-800-RELAYTX Amber Gosser Business Services Director 817.804.4255 amber.gosser@workforcesolutions.net For More Information Linda Davis V.P. External Relations 214.290.1045 ldavis@wfsdallas.com Brandi N. Harrison Sr. Business Development Liaison 817.704.5620 bharrison@dfwjobs.com