Allegiance Electric & Controls was recognized by Workforce Solutions North Texas as the Local Employer of Excellence at the 28th annual Texas Workforce Conference held in Corpus Christi on Dec. 4, according to a press release from the agency.
In addition, Workforce Solutions North Texas was awarded a Workforce Innovation Fund grant at the conference, WSNT officials said in a media release. The $250,000 grant is for “new and innovative workforce development projects designed by the Workforce Development Boards.”
WSNT serves Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger and Young counties.
The award to Allegiance recognizes a local business that consistently shows support of workforce development and upskilling programs in North Texas, the press release said.
“The Employer of Excellence award is a well-earned recognition for outstanding contributions to both the community and the Texas economy,” TWC Chairman Joe Esparza said in the release. “From job creation to workforce innovation, Allegiance Electric & Controls is a model for a growing and thriving business in Texas.”
The release said Allegiance has partnered with Workforce Solutions North Texas for several years.
“They have participated in job fairs, hosted teacher externs, hosted students with disabilities for summer internships, and provided formal on-the-job training to upskill individuals into skilled trades,” the release said.
As for the grant from the Workforce Innovation Fund, WSNT will use it to build a tool utilizing existing 360º imaging technology seen most often in the real estate and construction industries and apply it to high-demand industry worksites.
“Picture this: instead of walking through a house for sale, students and educators will be able to walk through worksites otherwise inaccessible to the public or underage students,” officials said. “As they virtually walk through a space, they will explore real-world environments across various key industries and see pop-ups explaining tools and fixtures visible in the workspace.”
The virtual tours will provide insights into job responsibilities, skills and educational pathways to allow people to make informed career and training decisions.
Workforce Solutions North Texas awarded grant, honors local business – Times Record News
