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| What is a Workforce Development Board?
Workforce Development Boards are responsible for the administration of employment and training programs in Texas,
including the planning, oversight, evaluation and monitoring functions necessary to ensure the delivery of quality services.
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The system of workforce development boards in Texas is a result of the Texas Legislature enacting House Bill 1863,
frequently referred to as the Welfare Reform Act. In an effort to lower the number of people dependent on public assistance,
improve the quality and skill levels of the workforce in Texas and better meet the needs of employers in the state, this legislation
has created, in part, a new system fro delivering employment and training services to the public, including students, job seekers and
employers. The Texoma Workforce Development Board is one of 28 Boards in the state of Texas.
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Similar federal legislation, entitled the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), was enacted in August of 1998. WIA changed the image
of workforce programs and promoted the implementation of the Texas model throughout the country.
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The Texoma Board is comprised of 33 members, 51% of whom represent the private sector. The membership is apportioned by county
population, and has five at-large members. Public sector members include representatives from educational institutions, community based
organizations, public employment, rehabilitation and labor. Board members are appointed by the Chief Elected Officials of the Texoma
Workforce Development Area. Those officials are the county judges from Cooke, Grayson and Fannin Counties and the mayor of the largest
city (Sherman). Board member nominations are submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission for final approval.
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The design for service delivery in Texoma includes an integrated system of One-Stop Workforce Centers. Workforce Centers are
located in Bonham, Denison and Gainesville to provide the direct services to customers.
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The Board (administrative) offices are located at 5904 Texoma Parkway in Sherman. No client services are provided at this location.
The Board contracts with a private service provider to operate the Texoma workforce centers.
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For more information about the Texoma Workforce Development Board, contact Carlotta Doolittle at:
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Workforce Texoma
5904 Texoma Parkway
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903.957.7408
Fax: 903.957.7413
Email: Carlotta.doolittle@twc.state.tx.us
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