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Workforce System
Who we are
Employer-led System of Workforce and Economic Impact
501(c)(3) Nonprofit, $97M annually
2nd largest system in Texas
Dallas County (Pop. 2,368,139 2,692/sq. miles)
16 ISD’s
33 Cities
Seven cities exceeding 100,000 population
Mission
WFSDallas exists to ensure competitive solutions FOR EMPLOYERS through quality people, and
FOR PEOPLE through quality jobs.
Who are our Customers? Employers – over 69,000 in Dallas County
Universal workforce – civilian Labor Force, 2,160,000
WIA Adult, Dislocated Workers/Claimants, Youth, Trade Affected
TANF Recipients
SNAP (Food Stamp) Recipients
Working Families requiring Childcare Assistance
Veterans
AND
Education/English Language Deficient Adults
Servi
ces
Job search assistance Job matching tools Assessment and Counseling Occupational Training Short-term literacy, ESL, Computer Literacy
Child Care Assistance Transportation Assistance GED & Basic Skills, Literacy, and ESL Daily Seminars – Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, etc.
Resource Rooms/Computer Assisted Job Search - Work In Texas
RECRUITMENT• Current Job Seeker Customers
• Targeted Outreach-UI Claimants registered in WIT with no GED/Diploma
• Drop-outs
• Referrals from Consortium/Community Partners
ASSESSMENT
• Work Ready (Employable)
• TABE Assessed
• Job Seeker Assessed• Registered in WorkInTexas• Skills & Education• Short & Long Term Goals• Language Background• Criminal Background• Other Support Needs
(Transportation, Childcare, etc.)
REFERRAL PROCESS
7 Consortium Partners: DCCCD, Irving ISD, Richardson ISD, Region 10 Education Service Center, Dallas Public Library, Wilkinson Center and WFSDallas
Track A: 0-5.9 grade, Adult Basic Ed
Track B: 6-8.9 grade, Adult Basic Ed and/or GED
Track C: 9+ grade, GED &/or College Prep
Track D: ESL
EMPLOYME
NT
• Engage with Consortium Partners
• Host onsite information sessions prior to completion of classes
• Co-enroll WIA (option)• Job Readiness Workshops• Hiring Events
Tonya O. Edwards, SPHRProject DirectorResCare Workforce ServicesWorkforce Solutions Greater Dallas801 S. State Hwy. 161, Suite 500Grand Prairie, TX 75051(469) 865-2330 (direct)(469) 340-7056 (cell)[email protected]
