General Shelters of Texas, Ltd. HonoredAUSTIN - General Shelters of Texas, Ltd. (General Shelters) in Center received the Employer Award of Excellence for the Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas area at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 13th Annual Texas Workforce Conference held December 2-4 in Grapevine. The award honors an employer that is actively involved with Texas Workforce Solutions and has made a positive impact on employers, workers and the community. |
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| From left: Ronnie Congelton, TWC Commissioner representing Organized Labor; Garvey Jackson, Chairman of the Board for WorkForce Solutions Deep East Texas; David Koonce, General Shelters; Tom Pauken, Chairman of the TWC Commissioners and Commissioner representing Employers; Robin Bradberry, Site Manager for WorkForce Solutions Shelby County; and Andres Alcantar, TWC Commissioner representing the Public. | |
General Shelters has become the largest portable building manufacturer in Texas. This employer has a long history of community involvement, dedication to its employees, and commitment to the economic strength of the community. With an annual payroll of $3.5 million, General Shelters employs nearly 100 workers, who receive excellent benefits. The company relies on the Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas staff to conduct job fairs, post job orders, and screen applicants; this allows the company to quickly fill any job vacancies with qualified new hires.
"Texas employers that use valuable services available from their local workforce development boards have a distinct advantage in the marketplace," said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Andres Alcantar. "I'd like to congratulate General Shelters for their contribution to their region and the state of Texas." |
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