CEO Weekly Brief

January 29, 2024

New Board Members Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. MST.

287 S. Darrington Road, Ste 1

Horizon City, TX 79928

 

Click here to view the New Board Members Committee agenda.

 

Click here to view the New Board Members Committee presentation.

Labor Market Review

The Borderplex Region

The labor force decreased by 2,832 from the previous month

The number of employed individuals decreased by 2,353 from the previous month

The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 479 from the previous month

 

El Paso, TX MSA

El Paso, TX MSA unemployment was at 3.9% with a total of 14,623 unemployed individuals

El Paso, TX MSA added 1,600 nonfarm jobs since December 2022

El Paso, TX MSA added 600 nonfarm jobs from the previous month

 

Rural Counties (Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth, and Presidio Counties)

The labor force decreased by 274 from the previous month

The number of employed individuals decreased by 283 from the previous month

The number of unemployed individuals increased by 9 from the previous month

Please click the link to view the full report: https://borderplexjobs.com/performance-and-transparency/performance.

State of the Workforce Luncheon Invitation

Workforce Solutions has a table reserved for the El Paso Chamber’s 'State of the Workforce,' inaugural event of the EPC 'State of El Paso' Series 2024! Dive into the heart of workforce evolution on February 21st at 11 am. Engage with industry experts, explore cutting-edge trends, and contribute to the dialogue to sculpt El Paso's employment landscape. Don't just keep pace—set the pace. We have 9 seats open for any board member desiring to attend and needing a seat. Please let Abigail know at Abigail.ruiz@borderplexjobs.com by close of business Wednesday, February 7th, if you would like to attend. After that day, we will assign vacant seats to interested staff. 


Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM

El Paso Convention Center

Address:One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States

 

Mark your calendars for February 21st at 10 am for the State of the Workforce! Get ready for insightful discussions with an expert panel and the latest trends in workforce development. Stay ahead of the curve and be part of shaping the future of our workforce.


This event will give you an opportunity to gain insights on strategies to grow your business, including incumbent worker training, fidelity bonding, and other key elements for success.


Connect with Workforce Solutions Borderplex and learn about the various programs and resources provided throughout the region. Discover how these initiatives impact economic growth, from individuals seeking employment to business owners striving for success. Engage in insightful discussions with industry experts, government representatives, and business leaders to understand the efforts shaping the workforce ecosystem.


Uncover insights on accessing grants, subsidies, and programs from government agencies and private institutions. Learn effective strategies to maximize your funding potential, investing in employee training, development, and overall business growth. Additionally, discover details about a major national competition that Workforce Solutions Borderplex and the City of El Paso are collaborating on, aiming to bring upwards of $50 million to the region.

 

Are you currently looking for excellent talent to join your team? 

Make sure to visit the reverse job fair and recruit the talent! 

 

About the Event:

Coffee Hour & Reverse Job Fair Opens - 10:00 - 11:00 am

Event Begins - 11:30 am

Lunch - 11:45 am

Event Ends - 1:30 pm

Reverse Job Fair Continues 1:30 - 3:00 pm

2024 Global Border Summit

Workforce Solutions has 4 seats open for any Board Member desiring to attend the The Borderplex Alliance’s 2024 Global Border Summit. Please let Abigail know at Abigail.ruiz@borderplexjobs.com by close of business Thursday, February 2nd, if you would like to attend. After that day, we will assign vacant seats to interested staff. 


Date: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

Time: 7:30 AM MST

The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park

Address:106 West Mills Avenue El Paso, TX 79901

 

Additional information can be found on the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-global-border-summit-thursday-feb-22-2024-registration-755905954057?aff=oddtdtcreator

February Meetings

  • Strategy and Impact February 7, 2024 at 11:30 am
  • Governance & Compliance February 6, 2024 at 11:30 am         
  • Government & Public Relations February 20, 2024 at 11:30 am
  • Executive/Finance February 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm        
  • Rural Committee February 28, 2024 at 9:00 am MST
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Leila H. Melendez

Chief Executive Officer

Workforce Solutions Borderplex

O: 915.887.2274

C: 915.820.6962

Leila.melendez@borderplexjobs.com

304 Texas Ave., Suite 1400
El Paso, TX 79901
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