NRI Sikh firm,
Akal Security Named "Employer of the Year” by State
of Texas
ARIZONA, Dec. 04, 2005
NRI Sikh firm, Akal
Security, Inc. was named the 2005 Texas Workforce Employer of
the Year at the Ninth Annual Texas Workforce Conference held from
November 2 through 4 in Houston. Akal, nominated by the Central
Texas Workforce Board, also won an Employer Award of Excellence.
“Through foresight and collaboration with others, Akal has
been a true partner for economic development in Central Texas,”
said by the Texas Workforce Commission Chair Diane Rath. “Effective
regional planning depends on the collaboration of private enterprise
and local government. Akal and the Central Texas Workforce Board
should both be proud of the contributions they have made to local
workforce development.”
The Texas Workforce Commission is the state government agency
charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services
to employers and job seekers of Texas. When Akal Security received
the national contract to secure U.S. military bases, Akal selected
the Central Texas Workforce System to meet its staffing needs.
The plan allowed Akal Security to focus on providing security
on military bases, while the workforce centers addressed Akal
Security’s employee screening and hiring needs.
Akal Security brought more than 560 new high wage, in-demand
jobs to the Central Texas area. To fully prepare its newly hired
workforce, Akal provided an intensive 120-hour training course.
Using the Central Texas Workforce System’s tiered service
structure, the contract provided basic services at no additional
charge and customized services using a fee-for-service structure.
The collaboration of Akal Security with the Central Texas Workforce
System was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of commerce as one of
two models nationally selected to participate in a Web cast promoting
“Employer Focused One-Stops: Business Getting the Most for
their Investment.”
“Congratulations to Akal for its tremendous contribution
to the local workforce,” said Texas Workforce Commissioner
Representing Employers Ron Lehman. “The partnership of Akal
and the Central Texas Workforce Development Board exemplifies
how employers and local boards can join forces to benefit everyone
and strengthen the area’s workforce.”
Employer Award of Excellence
The Employer Award of Excellence honors employers who are actively
involved with their local workforce board and have made a positive
impact on employers, workers and the community. Akal’s human
resource needs expanded when the security company arrived at Fort
Hood in October 2003. Senior executives faced ensuring the safety
of military bases, while soldiers are deployed around the world.
Last year, more than 200 job openings were filled after Central
Texas Workforce screened 3,400 job seekers, primarily veterans
and disabled veterans, who applied for security guard positions.
Screening included high-security background checks, credit checks,
physicals and drug screening. Currently, the workforce includes
351 veterans and 133 disabled veterans. The American Legion and
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Awards recognized Akal for hiring
disabled veterans, and their efforts were acknowledged with the
National DAV Large Employer Award in August 2005.
“Akal in partnership with the Central Texas Workforce Development
Board has played a vital role in strengthening the local workforce,”
said Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “Congratulations
to Akal for their many contributions to workforce development.”
Recognized for Second Year in a Row
This is the second year in a row Akal has been recognized for
employer excellence by the Texas Workforce Commission. In 2004
Akal won a regional “Employer of the Year” designation
and was nominated for “Employer of the Year” for the
State of Texas.
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