Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Awarded Employment Service (Local Office) of the Year
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Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Awarded Employment Service (Local Office) of the Year
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (April 7, 2026) – Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC) has been selected as the Employment Service (Local Office) of the Year by the American Legion. The Veterans Employment & Education Commission recently announced this year’s national VE&E award winners. The awards will be officially presented during the 107th National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 28-Sept. 3.
The award recognizes a local workforce office that demonstrates exceptional impact in helping veterans secure employment, advance their careers and successfully transition into the civilian workforce.
“Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County leads the way and sets a STATEWIDE example for assistance to veterans in the community. I can think of no better organization to be recognized for their workforce initiatives and partnerships to ensure the needs of veterans and their families are met,” said Clay Dyess, Veterans Resource Coordinator, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Texas Workforce Commission.
In addition to the services offered to veterans in our Workforce Centers, WSTC, along with the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission, hosts one of the largest veteran focused job fairs in the state. This year marks the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair. The event will host 165 employers and will be held at Globe Life Field on November 5th. This event is open to all job seekers, however veterans will receive priority access. For more information click here.
“As a veteran, this recognition is especially meaningful to me. It reflects our team’s deep commitment to ensuring those who have served our country have access to the opportunities, support and resources they deserve as they transition into the civilian workforce. I could not be more proud of the work being done every day to serve our veterans,” said Robert Sturns, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County.
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About Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC), under the direction of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is one of 28 local workforce development boards located throughout the state. WSTC’s primary goal is to meet the needs of Tarrant County employers and workers through locally designed market-driven workforce development initiatives and services. All employers, workers and job seekers are eligible to take advantage of these services. The 29-member Workforce Development Board (WDB) is made up of business and community leaders and is chaired by Rosa Navejar, President of the Rios Group. The WDB works in partnership with the Workforce Governing Board (WGB), which is composed of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and chaired by Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, to oversee Workforce services in Tarrant County. More information can be found at www.workforcesolutions.net or by calling 817.413.4000.
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