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Workforce Training

The Center for Workplace Learning (CWL) provides education and training opportunities for employers and individuals in the Texoma region. The CWL is a collaboration between Workforce Solutions Texoma, local economic development agencies, Texas A&M-Commerce, and other educational partners. They are committed to being customer-centered, community-connected, and quality-driven. Their goal is to provide a gathering place where educators, private industry, and government can work together to improve business competitiveness, create job opportunities, and enhance the economic vitality of the region.

The CWL provides needs assessment consultation (including job profiling and skills assessment) and learning-based solutions to overcome the problems hindering organizational or individual performance. Trainees can take a course to gain a skill or earn a certificate or degree. Many of the programs also prepare individuals for professional license exams, and also offer a continuing education unit credit.

 

Flexible Programs

The education and training programs offered through the CWL are flexible and adaptive to the needs of the individual employers. Programs can be delivered in a variety of formats including on-site, off-site, credit or non-credit, instructor-led or online, and on any schedule 24/7. Programs are based on an industry-driven curriculum and taught by experienced faculty with relevant experience in the field, ensuring a world-class workforce that creates a sustainable competitive advantage for employers located in the Texoma region.

 

Local College & University Enrollment

 

School
Enrollment 2020-21
About
Austin College 1,315 Private liberal arts university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Grayson College 4,500 Community college offering technical degrees and certifications and academic transfer programs
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 5,100 Public university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Sources: Austin College, Grayson College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

 

Advanced Manufacturing Program

Denison is an active partner in a unique effort to develop a talent pipeline of middle-skills workers for manufacturing occupations. The Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) was created by local industries, school districts, Grayson College, Sherman Economic Development Corporation, Denison Development Alliance, and Workforce Solutions Texoma.

The program is a dual credit initiative within the Texoma area that allows students to complete college courses starting as early as the 10th grade. Students learn skills unique to Advanced Manufacturing and gain real-world, hands-on training through an industry-driven curriculum. Upon completion, students can directly enter the workforce while continuing their education at Grayson College, or continue education at a four-year institution.

Students in the AMP program attend tuition-free. The area’s top industries and other key entities have committed scholarship dollars to cover tuition and books for each student. These industries are seeking the next generation employees to operate their cutting-edge manufacturing plants. They are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding opportunity for high school students interested in gaining lifelong skills.

 

Highlights of the program

  • Students can earn up to 41 college credit hours while in high school.
  • Included Certifications: Basic Manufacturing Technology Certificate and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate.
  • Opportunity to earn a Nationally Recognized Manufacturing Certification.
  • Paid internship at a local manufacturing industry.
  • Up to $4,700 worth of tuition and books for free.

“The incentives and level of support provided by the Denison Development Alliance was instrumental in CIGNA’s decision to consolidate multiple area operational facilities into one state of the art Service Center in the summer of 2007. With a workforce of 800+ in the Denison Service Center, providing call and claim service to 1.5 million medical customers and 3.4 million dental customers, staffing stability and minimal employee turnover is critical. The quality, work ethic, and level of professional commitment found in the available workforce in the Denison area truly differentiate the business culture and have a positive impact on organizational success.”

– Kellie M. Metzdorf, Vice President, Client Advocacy – CIGNA

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