TWC
Published: 07-26-07
Published: 07-26-07
AUSTIN — The Dallas County-area workforce will benefit from a $1.35 million Self-Sufficiency Fund grant that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) administers. El Centro College has partnered with a four-member trucking consortium for the grant which will help individuals transition from public assistance back into the workforce.The grant will be used to train or upgrade the skills of 300 truck drivers. Upon completion of training participants will receive an average hourly wage of $15.98. The trucking consortium includes Teamsters Union TransAm Trucking CRST International and Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group.
“This joint effort of the Texas Workforce Commission and El Centro will provide opportunities for people to gain the education and skills training they need to become gainfully employed productive members of the community” state Sen. Royce West said. “It shows what can be accomplished by working together. I applaud this public-private collaboration between TWC El Centro College and our local industry partners in working together to help create a stronger workforce and a stronger Texas.”
“What a win for Dallas! Public/private partnerships such as this Self Sufficiency Fund grant help drive our economy with good paying jobs for our area and more educated workers for our local businesses” state Rep. Dan Branch said. “Congratulations to El Centro College and their partners for investing in an educated workforce that will help keep our state competitive in the years to come.”
“This Self-Sufficiency Fund grant provides a great opportunity for workers and gives employers a skilled labor force” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “Thanks to the Governor and the Legislature TWC makes these grants available each year assisting thousands of Texans to improve their quality of life.”
Job-Training Grant
In Fiscal Year 2006 Self-Sufficiency Fund grants created or upgraded 2564 jobs which paid an average hourly wage of $10.24 upon completion of the training. The grants assisted 42 Texas employers with their customized training needs. More than $6.2 million has been appropriated to the Self-Sufficiency Fund for the 2008-09 biennium.
In Fiscal Year 2006 Self-Sufficiency Fund grants created or upgraded 2564 jobs which paid an average hourly wage of $10.24 upon completion of the training. The grants assisted 42 Texas employers with their customized training needs. More than $6.2 million has been appropriated to the Self-Sufficiency Fund for the 2008-09 biennium.
Employers seeking more information about the Self-Sufficiency Fund may visit the TWC Web site at www.texasworkforce.org.
El Centro College contact: Iris Freemon at (214) 860-5920 or ifreemon@dcccd.edu
