Terrill Manufacturing and Workforce Solutions Concho Valley Awarded for Excellence

AUSTIN – During the Texas Workforce Commission’s 19^th Annual Texas Workforce Conference held Nov. 18 – 20 in Dallas, Terrill Manufacturing Co. Inc. received the Employer Award of Excellence for the Workforce Solutions Concho Valley area. The Employer Award of Excellence honors employers that are actively involved with their local workforce board and have made a positive impact on employers, workers and the community, said a press release Monday.

According to the press release, Terrill is a nationally known supplier of architecture woodwork and casework products, provides custom-designed turnkey solutions supporting projects across Texas and the nation including schools, hospitals, office buildings, hospitality buildings, churches, banks, municipal buildings and other commercial construction.

At one point, Terrill struggled with a high turnover rate, reduced business and suffered from low profits, so it turned to the Concho Valley for assistance, stated the press release. Once the company embraced the Workforce Solutions’ initiatives, Terrill’s turnover rate eased; the number of employees grew from 38 to 59 full-time and 20 temporary workers; earning wages also increased 20 percent above the local average pay while the company more than doubled production and profits. By building a close relationship with Concho Valley and the city’s economic partners, Terrill is now planning for the future.

“These exemplary employers recognize the importance of establishing strong collaborations with the workforce systems, which in turn helps them grow their businesses and contribute to the local economy, develop a skilled and well-paid workforce and accomplish great things in the area they call home,” said a TWC Commissioner representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “I congratulate Terrill Manufacturing and Workforce Solutions Concho Valley for their partnership and service to the workers of Texas.”

The press release noted that the Concho Valley was also recognized for outstanding board performance, and the agency received a $30,000 Performance Incentive award for Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Training-Related Employment. The TWC Performance Incentive awards and recognizes boards that display increased accountability and improved efficiencies. Monetary awards for achievement in these categories will be used to enhance workforce service programs during the next year.

Workforce Solutions Concho Valley is one of 28 local workforce boards located throughout the state, and it services 13 counties.