Thursday, March 28, 2024

TWC Announces Five Finalists for 2013 Texas Workforce Solutions Employer of the Year

indexAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced this week that Caterpillar Inc. of Waco, Durcon Inc. of Taylor, Exxon Mobil Corporation of Baytown, GE Transportation of Fort Worth and Village Farms of Monahans were named finalists for the 2013 Texas Workforce Solutions Employer of the Year Award.

“All five Employer of the Year finalists were nominated based on their demonstrated commitment to their workers and communities, and their contributions to the Texas economy,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. “We are proud to recognize their contributions and highlight the positive outcomes that result from successful partnerships.”

The five finalists were chosen from among 25 private-sector employers who were nominated by their Local Workforce Development Boards for their contributions to the community’s workforce through innovation and collaboration with the Texas workforce system. The nominated employers exemplify TWC’s mission of promoting and supporting an effective workforce system that offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.

“These employers reflect the economic diversity found in Texas,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Hope Andrade. “TWC is proud of our Texas employers showing initiative in developing workforce partnerships, responding to unique workforce challenges in their communities, and promoting economic growth and stability.”

The 2013 Employer of the Year will be announced at the 17th Annual Texas Workforce Conference Employer Award Luncheon to be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio on Thursday, December 5. The 2012 Employer of the Year was Champion Cooler Corporation of Denison.

Also honored at the luncheon will be the 28 local Employers of Excellence for their involvement with the Texas workforce system and the positive contributions they have made to employers, workers and their communities.

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