Emerson Wins Award at Texas Workforce Conference
Sherman – Workforce Solutions Texoma (WFST) is proud to recognize Emerson Process Management as Texoma’s 2023 Local Employer of Excellence. Emerson accepted the award at the Texas Workforce Commission's 26th Annual Conference last week in Houston.
WFST also nominated Emerson for the Large Employer of the Year and was excited to discover that Emerson was recognized as one of the top 3 finalists for the Large Employer of the Year Award.
Through industry tours for youth and parents, Emerson promoted an awareness campaign for local industries to educate students, parents and teachers about viable careers.
After a study of local employer needs indicated a shortage of middle skill workers, Emerson offered to serve on the task force to implement programs to increase the labor force for these sectors. Emerson Regional Operations Manager, Mark Anderson, chairs the Texoma Workforce Initiative which was founded to create a pipeline of middle skills workers in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
Emerson often hosts 240 students for the Workforce Board’s Manufacturing Day. Emerson not only hosts the tours but allows students to have lunch with plant managers, supervisors and workers so they can get the inside story about manufacturing. Emerson is directly responsible for leading a campaign that has raised over $3 million for the Advanced Manufacturing Program for high school students.
Emerson is a generous community partner supporting numerous charities and local schools. Each year, they go to Washington Elementary with truckloads of school supplies for needy students. Throughout the year, they donate food baskets/gifts and support multiple fundraisers.
Emerson has promoted hiring veterans, people with disabilities and individuals who have completed second chance programs.
“Local partnerships between employers, workforce boards, and educational institutions are critical to the success of the Texas workforce,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “These collaborations allow employers to continue to have the skilled workforce they need and for individuals to get good-paying jobs.”
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships with business leaders, it is one of many steps in building career pathways that will continue the Lone Star State’s economic momentum,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “The talent pool in Texas is stronger than ever thanks to the commitment and partnerships between businesses and Workforce Solutions.”
“Texas employers know the Lone Star State is the best place to start and grow a business,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza. “The Employer of Excellence Award is a tremendous achievement for Texas employers like Emerson to showcase their dedication to employees in the number one state in the nation.”
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