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Mission The Central Texas Workforce System provides quality education, training and labor market services which give employers and residents of the region competitive advantage in the global economy. Vision The Central Texas Workforce System is a regional partnership of business, education, labor and community organizations which provides high-quality information and labor market services to employers and residents of Central Texas. We are the system of choice -- we bring people and jobs together for a better regional economy. All of our customers have ready access to the same high-quality labor market information and services regardless of where they are located in the region or how they come in contact with the workforce system. Individuals are able to learn and work in their home, in school and on the job to realize their greatest economic potential and individual well-being. The system is highly valued by both employers and residents. It is well-known, has a positive image throughout the region and is widely recognized as the premier local workforce system in Texas. The system enjoys a growing and increasingly diversified funding base and is not dependant upon any one source of revenue for its survival. By utilizing our services, employers gain the competitive advantage that comes with an adequate supply of educated and highly productive workers, and residents of the region find jobs and earn incomes that make them economically self-sufficient, lifelong learners. The system creates a well-educated, highly skilled workforce that attracts high-wage employers to the region.

Transmittal Letter

July 17, 2000 Billie O'Dowdy Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Development Division 101 E. 15th Street, Room 440-T Austin, Texas 78778-0001 Dear Ms. O'Dowdy: In accordance with Texas Workforce Commission's Local Workforce Development Board Integrated Planning Guidelines, Program Year 2000-2004, the enclosed Central Texas Integrated Plan document supports an integrated service delivery system that is constructed on current workforce development funded programs while focusing on serving businesses and citizens of the area through a comprehensive workforce system plan. As is demonstrated by the Central Texas Plan, when developing and updating the area's plan, the local Workforce Board used a extensive assessment of current workforce efforts which lead to the identification of local goals, objectives, and strategies. The Central Texas Plan clearly advances the development and support of a skilled, productive workforce that meets the needs of the area's businesses and residents. Workforce efforts in Central Texas and throughout the State are supported by the Central Texas Workforce System's Integrated Plan. The Plan is the foundation of a system that complements statewide efforts to serve the State's residents and employers. If further assistance or information is required, please contact, Susan Kamas, Executive Director, at 254-939-3771, ext. 314. We look forward to your favorable review. Sincerely, Bill Stanford Chair BS:la Enclosure

Statement of Approval for PY 2000-2004

Section 1: Local Workforce Development Area: Central Texas Board Contact Person: Susan Kamas Phone Number: 254-939-3771, ext. 324 Fiscal Agent: Central Texas Council of Governments Phone Number: 254-939-1801 State Comptroller ID Number: 74-2855088 Contract Number: CC9912 Section 2: The signatures below certify that the attached Board Integrated Plan components (including all Assurances in Appendix A) have been reviewed and approved by the Chief Elected Officials and the Board Chair. Chief Elected Official: John Hull, Judge, Coryell County Chair, Central Texas Chief Elected Officials Consortium Board Board Chair: Bill Stanford Chair, Central Texas Workforce Board

Statement of Acknowledgment

Section 3: The signature below certifies that the attached Board Integrated Plan components (including all Assurances in Appendix A) have been reviewed, acknowledged and agreed to by the Fiscal Agent. Fiscal Agent: AC Johnson Executive Director, Central Texas Council of Governments

Central Texas Workforce Strategic Vision

BUSINESSES   PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDERS Meet the Human Resource goals of Central Texas businesses   Increase public support of the Central Texas Workforce System and its services JOB SEEKERS   WORKFORCE SYSTEM PARTNERS AND EMPLOYEES Connect people to jobs   Maintain a diversified funding base Identify the labor market needs of our customers and develop and market high-quality services which meet those needs. Recognize that employers are our primary customers and that the employment and training needs of residents can best be met by first meeting employer needs. Recognize that competitive advantage in the global economy lies in the ability of people to think, to identify and analyze problems and to work cooperatively to solve them. Make investments in education and training which will make Central Texas residents more productive and the employers they work for more competitive.   Develop and maintain strategic alliances with our workforce partners, customers, service providers and other stakeholders. Continuously seek ways to improve the local workforce system and the quality of services we offer. Create an environment which promotes the development and rewards the performance of all employees in the regional workforce system. Accept the challenges and take the risks associated with carrying out our mission. Increase in repeat usage of standard and customized services Increase in service use by target market-segments Increase in employment of registered job seekers Increase in technology service usage in rural areas Availability of timely, accurate labor market information confirmed by local wisdom on a bi-annual basis   Increase in number of completed and implemented Memorandums of Understanding Increase in awareness and coordination of workforce programs through plan sharing and development Increase in number of Board members and partners who serve on more than one Board or committee Legend Goal Customer Group Objective Primary Success Measures

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