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Join the Region 16 High School Teacher Externship Program

April 21, 2023 by Ben Glover

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As we all know, teachers play a vital role in shaping the future of our students. In this regard, we would like to invite you to participate in the High School Teacher Externship Program, organized by Workforce Solutions Panhandle in cooperation with Region 16, Amarillo Area Foundation, and Panhandle Community Partnership. This program offers an excellent opportunity for teachers to enhance your professional growth and improve teaching practices.

The Teacher Externship Program is a professional development initiative that provides teachers with firsthand experience and knowledge about a particular industry, company, or organization. Participating teachers, will spend 24-32 hours working with an assigned employer in June or July. In return, they will receive a stipend of $1,000 upon successful completion of the externship.

During the externship, educators will work alongside professionals in a field related to your subject area or grade level. The goal is to deepen your content knowledge, learn about industry practices, and make connections between what is taught in the classroom and the real-world application of that knowledge.

Upon completing the externship, participating teachers will return to their classrooms to incorporate new insights and experiences into teachings. This will make lessons more engaging, relevant, and help students to see the connection between what they learn in school and the real world.

Teacher Externship Program is an excellent way for educators to improve their teaching practices and enhance their professional growth. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to participate in this program. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the Workforce Solutions Panhandle’s Business Services Team at (806) 345-1341 or BusinessServices@wspanhandle.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Hiring Red, White & You!

October 30, 2020 by Ben Glover

Event Details

The upcoming Virtual Job Fair “Hiring Red, White & You!” is an excellent opportunity for Veterans in the Texas Panhandle to meet with local employers who actively seek to employ veterans.

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Sign-up today by clicking the yellow button below!

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Employers (more coming soon)

Amarillo Janitorial

Independent Electrical Contractors

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Veterans Leadership Program

Tootn’ Totum Food Stores

TPWD

United Amigos #524

US Census Year Round Survey Division

West Texas A&M University

West Texas Electrical JATC

Workforce Solutions Panhandle

Xcel Energy

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Rural Area Services

October 22, 2020 by Ben Glover

Serving the Rural Area

Workforce Solutions Panhandle serves the entire Texas Panhandle. Our services are provided across all the 26 counties here in the Panhandle.

Physical Locations

Workforce Solutions Panhandle is currently located at three physical locations.

  • Amarillo, TX – 1206 SW 7th Ave
  • Borger, TX – 1028-B Megert Center
  • Hereford, TX – 1115 W 15th St

If you need to use resources computers, printers, phones, etc.) at one of our locations, click the button below to choose a location and time to visit.

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Online Services

Workforce Solutions Panhandle provides a variety of online services for our customers. Many of our customers in rural communities have utilized the resources listed below to effectively apply for programs, gain knowledge, and build their future success without having to dedicate extensive time and gas for travel.

Virtual Workshops

If you are looking for a new job, our team can help you along the way. Take a moment to sign-up for one of the many virtual workshops available. Our team can help you learn the insights you need to search for the right job, write your resume, prepare for your interview, and develop the skills you need to succeed. We provide the training you need, virtually. Virtual Workshops save you commute time and gas so you can dedicate your time and resources towards your career goals.

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Secure Customer Dashboard

Workforce Solutions Panhandle offers our customers a secure account to access an easy-to-use customer dashboard. Customers can apply for programs, submit documentation, upload photos, and talk to their dedicated WSP (Workforce Solutions Panhandle) contact through their dashboard. Best of all, private customer information is secured safely through this dashboard.

Many Rural customers in our Child Care program, Job Training Assistance, and other programs have been able to virtually communicate with staff throughout the application and program duration. This enables our customers to not miss a day of work or have to find child care to provide needed documentation or sign program specific paperwork.

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As part of an ongoing effort to reach out to the Texas Panhandle Community, we post program information and updates to social media on a regular basis. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for new events, job opportunities, and more.

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Training for New Opportunities

October 16, 2020 by Ben Glover

Local Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rates rose in September according to the newest release of Texas Labor Market Information. The troublesome results showed an increased rate of unemployment in each county throughout the Panhandle last month.

What does this mean?

According to the Texas Workforce Commission “The increase was due to the civilian labor force shrinking as the number of individuals actively looking for work contracted, while the unemployed rose.” In the last 4 months the local unemployment rate in Amarillo and the surrounding areas have steadily declined, however last month’s results break that trend.

What Can You Do?

Some Panhandle-area residents face the issue that available jobs require training and education that the potential applicant does not have. Individuals in this situation are encouraged to apply for New Skills Now.

New Skills Now

New Skills Now (a program through Workforce Solutions Panhandle) can provide you with the funds needed to enroll in various career training programs. Study to become a certified associated project manager, obtain your forklift certification, and more! Click below to see the complete list of training opportunities available.

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Employers Participating in the Virtual Amarillo Job Fair

October 1, 2020 by Ben Glover

Employers looking to hire

Here at Workforce Solutions Panhandle we want everyone in the area to know about the Virtual Amarillo Job Fair. This year’s job fair is unlike anything we have done in the past.

To adapt to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 the Amarillo Job Fair has gone virtual. Through our new virtual platform job-seekers and employers can connect virtually over chat. Participating job-seekers can browse local employers and available job openings.

This year’s employers are excited to participate and are actively working with our team to create an experience that is simple and effective. We want to see people hired by utilizing our platform.

Be sure to sign-up for the Virtual Amarillo Job Fair.

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Current Employers

(more expected closer to event)
  • AEDC
  • Amarillo College Truck Driving Academy
  • Amarillo Emergency Communications Center
  • Amarillo Gold & Silver Exchange
  • Amarillo ISD
  • Amarillo STAT Care
  • Best Western Plus Medical Center Hotel
  • BSA Health System
  • Caviness Beef Packers
  • Childress Sheriff’s Office
  • Davidson Oil
  • Grand Canyon University
  • KAMR Local 4 / Fox 14
  • Landmark of Amarillo
  • Market Street 526
  • Merrick Pet Care
  • My Place Hotel
  • Panhandle Express, LLC
  • River Road ISD
  • Seaboard Foods
  • Spherion Staffing
  • SSC Service Solutions
  • Take Root In Amarillo
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • Texas furniture
  • Texas Home Health PCS
  • Texas Panhandle Centers
  • Texas Veterans Leadership Program
  • The Craig Senior Living
  • Toot’n Totum Food Stores
  • United Supermarkets
  • United Supermarkets- 523
  • United Supply Inc
  • Walkcon, Ltd.
  • West Texas A&M University
  • West Texas Electrical JATC
  • Xcel Energy

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Virtual Amarillo Job Fair

September 24, 2020 by Ben Glover

Connect with local employers

Are you searching for a new job? If so, you most likely are editing your resume, writing cover letter after cover letter, and watching your phone all day hoping for an interview offer. This cycle can be discouraging, especially if you have been unemployed for an extended period of time.

Here’s your chance to meet with local employers (for free!) who are looking to hire. Sign-up for the Virtual Amarillo Job Fair on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Our dedicated team has personally reached out to employers across the panhandle to bring you employers that are actively looking to hire

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Need help preparing?

This virtual job fair may be the first step to your ideal job. Keep that in mind, you may want prep for the job fair by utilizing our virtual workshops.

Our workshops team cover a variety of topics and skills. Learn to write a great resume, find out what it means to be “job ready”, and get the inside information about job interviews in 2020.

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Don’t Hesitate!

Be sure to sign up to join the Virtual Amarillo Job Fair. We want to see you succeed!

If you have questions or need more information please contact us at (806) 372-5521

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$500,000 Given to Local Schools

August 27, 2020 by Ben Glover

– New Funding for Local Schools –

Amarillo, Bushland, Canyon, Highland Park, and River Road Independent School Districts will be receiving new funds to develop career and technical education courses.

Last week a Virtual Check Signing and Presentation was hosted over Zoom to commemorate this achievement and to recognize the efforts put forth to make this opportunity possible.

TWC Commissioner Representing Employers, Aaron Demerson, signing the TWC contribution to the $500,000.

Partnerships for the Panhandle

Students taking part in these courses can thank The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Panhandle Workforce Development Board and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the coordinated effort and support given towards this project.

Watch the Virtual Check Signing and Presentation

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TWC and AEDC Present a combined $500,000 in Funding for High Demand Job Training to five local ISDs

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Local Unemployment Rate Continues to Improve

August 21, 2020 by Ben Glover

July’s Unemployment Rate

Local unemployment rates continue decreasing according to the newest release of Texas Labor Market Information. The unemployment rate (not adjusted) in the Amarillo MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) is currently 5.1%. In May of this year the unemployment rate in this area was 8.8%. June’s rates decreased to 5.9% and in July as more businesses adapted their operations and welcome their employees back the rate fell to 5.1%.

Continued Improvement

July’s numbers are a promising sign for the local workforce. Local companies are now hiring those wanting to return to work. As many seek new employment, anyone struggling to re-enter the workforce or struggling with related issues is encouraged to call the helpful staff here at Workforce Solutions Panhandle. Getting connected with Workforce Solutions Panhandle is a great way to explore a variety of workforce services and programs available to the public. Resume help, Interview workshops, job training services, and more are available.

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