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    1. Preparing for the Global Economy

    2. Vision To be responsive and effective workforce board that provides business solutions by producing well-trained, highly skilled workers that address employer needs thereby, increasing the global competitiveness of the region

    3. Cameron Works One-Stop System On-the-Job Training/ Customized Training Occupational Skills Training Basic skills enhancement Job matching/ placement services Labor Market Information Business Services LMI – includes identifying emerging technologies Business Resources – identify funding opportunities for skill upgradeLMI – includes identifying emerging technologies Business Resources – identify funding opportunities for skill upgrade

    4. Cameron County at a Glance Population 387,717 Median Age 29 37% of pop. under the age of 19 55.2% of pop. are high school graduates Median Household income $26,155 31% of population speaks English less than “very well” Population 2006; 5 years and older- less than very well Population 2006; 5 years and older- less than very well

    5. Areas of Concern Overlaps in Services Low high school diploma attainment Low post secondary enrollment/attainment Large LEP population Untapped labor pool Emerging technologies & unskilled labor force Labor pool – workers with disabilitiesLabor pool – workers with disabilities

    6. Initiative Implement Youth Coalition First Generation Program Special initiative for LEP and Individuals with a Disability Emerging Technology Initiatives, i.e. Math and Science projects

    7. Cameron County Youth Coalition Was created to address OVERLAPS/ duplication in services. Bring leadership of youth partners together Leverage resources & funding Identify service gaps for youth

    8. Cameron County Youth Coalition Members include Chamber of commerce School Districts Non-profit organizations Universities and colleges Literacy centers County youth departments Housing authorities TYC

    9. Cameron County Youth Coalition True partnerships have been developed among members Increase awareness of services available in the community to youth Development of strategies to address problematic areas/ issues

    10. First Generation Program Was created in 2002 by TWC to address Low High School and Post Secondary Education Attainment in certain board areas Increase number of students in Recommended High School Program Increase college preparation, workplace learning, and enrollment in math & science courses Facilitate transition into post secondary

    11. First Generation Program Members Include Cameron Works Tech Prep RGV School districts Colleges and universities Employers All ten youth elements are address through this projectAll ten youth elements are address through this project

    12. First Generation Program Has been an effective prevention and support program True collaborations/partnerships have been formed Participants given local labor market information to identify demand occupations/emerging technology Employer mentoring has been integrated into the program Support in transitioning into post secondary Educational Requirements – for demand occupations Support in transitioning into post secondary Educational Requirements – for demand occupations

    13. Special Populations Initiatives Identify untapped labor pool LEP – 37% of population Individuals with a Disability – 15% of pop.

    14. Limited English Proficiency Makes up 37% of population Conducted seminars to introduce workplace literacy/ occupational English Implemented LEP Guide for Workforce Professionals Future work session planned with area training providers and employers to identify curriculum to train these workers

    15. Limited English Proficiency Transition from unskilled labor to skilled labor through training programs Use available workforce to fill labor shortages Increase marketability of area Use to supplement retiring workforce

    16. Individual with a Disability TWC created the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Position to Guide one-stop staff in assisting people with disabilities access and navigate the complex provisions of various programs Develop linkages and collaborate on an on-going basis with employers to facilitate employment Develop partnerships to achieve integrated services, systematic change, and expand the capacity to serve disabled individuals

    17. Individual with a Disability Facilities the transitions of in- or out-of-school youth with disability to obtain employment & economic self sufficiency Conduct outreach to agencies/ organizations that serve people with disabilities Serve as a resource on programs that impact that ability of disabled individuals to enter and remain in the workforce

    18. Individual with a Disability Disability Program Initiative Advisory Board Composed of 24 Organizations Cameron Works – One Stop Operator DARS UTB –Disability Services, Student Career Services, & Adult Continuing Ed TX Veterans Commission Support Services Providers, i.e. Valley Baptist, Primary Health Care, UTB Community Counseling, BUS, VAIL, SSA, Tropical Texas, Special Education Various non-profits UTPA – Entrepreneurship program

    19. Individual with a Disability Created an employer resource handbook Created a local mental health resource book – CC website Collaborate with JARC to increase access to communities Collaborate with BUS – train drivers & provide monitors to accommodate disabled riders Sponsored a self sufficiency workshop

    20. Emerging Technology Identify industry/ occupations with emerging technology Inform participants in all programs of emerging technologies Identify educational requirements & skills for new technologies Support math & science projects, Texas Pre-freshman Engineering Program Coordinate with training provider to develop programs that support new technologies

    21. Preparing for Global Competition By increasing labor force education & high technology skills Update community audit & look at trends in targeted industry cluster (emerging technologies) Continue supporting drop out prevention and post secondary transitional programs Continue to target training programs that produce a highly skilled labor force, i.e. AMIST Continue collaborating and partnering with different organizations to leverage limited funds and resources

    22. Thank You

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