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Workforce Excellence Award
In 2001, the TEDC created a Workforce Award to recognize the exceptional contributions of Texas communities who have implemented successful workforce initiatives.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION INCLUDE
- Innovativeness
- Transferability
- Community Commitment and Leverage
- Measured Objectives
- Secondary Benefits
2024 Workforce Excellence Award
Recipients of the 2024 Workforce Excellence Award were recognized at the TEDC's Mid-Year Conference on June 6th in Conroe, Texas.
2024 Workforce Excellence Award Recipients
- Kilgore (pop. 15,000 or less)
- Smithville (pop. 15,000 or less)
- Kingsville (pop. 15,001 to 40,000)
- Orange County (pop. 40,001 to 100,000)
- Abilene (pop. 100,001 to 250,000)
- Lubbock (pop. 250,001 and Above)
- Greater Brownsville (Regional)
- Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (Workforce Board)
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