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Amarillo College's workforce education and training programs are designed to meet the special needs of business and industry. Organizations may choose from hundreds of different training options, or the College can tailor instruction to meet specific requirements. Instructional content and training times are flexible, and businesses may even choose to arrange for courses, seminars or workshops in conjunction with their own training program. Employers may elect to receive training at their place of business, at Amarillo College's Business & Industry Center, at any of the College's other campuses, or at another suitable location.
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Amarillo College is the region's primary provider of workforce training, and it serves area business and industry by developing programs to meet their specific needs. For example, when several companies were establishing new customer service call center operations in Amarillo, AC moved quickly to implement a customer service curriculum to train people in the skills needed for that burgeoning field. When Bell Helicopter Textron chose to locate their Aircraft Assembly Center in Amarillo, Amarillo College took a lead role in forming the Bell Employee Training Alliance (BETA), a consortium of organizations brought together to provide Bell with a ready supply of fully trained workers for years to come.
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| Amarillo Economic Development Corporation The Amarillo EDC is an organization whose mission is to promote business expansion in the greater Amarillo area that builds a stronger, more diversified economy. |
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| Panhandle’s Toolbox The focus of this listing of services is on Panhandle programs and local contacts that an individual business owner would find helpful, rather than on government initiatives available to cities, school districts, counties, etc. Start a Business Expand a Business Relocate a Business |
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| Skills Development Fund The Skills Development Fund program assists businesses and trade unions by financing the design and implementation of customized job training projects. This fund successfully merges business needs and local customized training opportunities into a winning formula to increase the skills level and wages of the Texas workforce. |
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Workforce Solutions Panhandle The WSPanhandle.com website is an online service provided for your convenience by the Workforce Solutions Panhandle Development Board. Employer and job seeker workforce development and training services are provided through privately operated Workforce Solutions Panhandle Offices located throughout the Texas Panhandle. We value your comments. Please contact us and let us know how we can improve this website or the services provided through the Workforce Solutions Panhandle Offices. |
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Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, an emerging small business owner, or an established enterpriser, our services can benefit you. |
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| West Texas Enterprise Center To grow and diversify the economic base of Amarillo and selected regional communities by utilizing the tools of business incubation, entrepreneurial development, and entrepreneurial education. |
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Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center provides professional business consulting, training, and research in all areas of business management and finance. Operating as a department of West Texas A&M University, the SBDC focuses on creating new jobs by providing professional assistance primarily to business startups and expansions. Most programs and services are provided at no cost through an arrangement with the Small Business Administration. |
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Last updated by Shawn M. Fouts -- Feb/19/09
Business Week Lists Amarillo as a Top 10 Relocation Spot for Business and Workers
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Posted on 10:50, Friday, June 19
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High-performing managers who avoid the four dangers of leadership share traits with high-altitude climbers.
By Don Schmincke
June 2009 HR Magazine
Check out this link to our new Entrepreneurship Certificate
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Posted on 16:15, Wednesday, April 8
Recession Has Changed Views Among Prospective Adult Students, Study Finds
Posted by Shawn M. Fouts
Posted on 07:33, Thursday, April 2
Eduventures study reveals adult students attitude about education in light of the economy.
Today's economy requires organizations to have and continue to develop strong leaders. Recognizing the need for exemplarary leaders to see us through today's crisis and into a bright future, Amarillo College has developed the Institute for Ethical Leadership. This 9 month intensive course is designed to introduce participants to desirable leadership qualities and characteristics that have proven to be invaluable to the most respected leaders.
This course begins in September 2009 and space is limitied. Look for an active link soon to register. The cost is $695.00 per student.