For Immediate Release
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Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
April 6, 2018
Workforce Solutions For North Central Texas Receives $40,330 Externship For Teachers Grant
ARLINGTON, TX - In March 2018, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas was awarded a $40,330 Externship for Teachers grant by the Texas Workforce Commission to offer professional development opportunities to educators by connecting their classrooms to the workplace.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, in collaboration with North Central Texas Independent School Districts, will extend these externships to middle and high school educators to provide hands on experiences, expand educators' knowledge on in-demand skill sets and occupations, and provide unique opportunities to engage and inspire students.

Externship assignments will be a minimum of three (3) days and a maximum of five (5) days, during the summer months. These externship assignments will enhance the teachers' ability to connect theory to practice and bring an understanding and increase the applicability of workplace practices into the classroom.

ISDs and employers can apply for the next phase by contacting Althea Chaderton, Workforce Career Pathways Coordinator, at [email protected], 817-608-2332 or complete interest form at www.dfwjobs.com/EFT.
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In partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is one of 28 local workforce boards throughout the state.  The board serves Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties.  The primary goal of the workforce board is to meet the needs of Texas employers through locally designed market-driven workforce development initiatives and services. 
$40,330 or 100% of this project is funded with federal funds. Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For the hearing impaired, call TDD 1-800-735-2989 or VOICE 1-800-735-2988. For more information, visit www.dfwjobs.com.