Savage Design Group provides public outreach and communications for Workforce Solutions.  Savage develops and implements communications strategies to inform the public about various workforce and educational services available to customers in the region.  Savage assists workforce system contractors with connections to customers through online and social networking media, traditional outlets such as newspapers, directories and business journals.

Staff requests adding $132,500 to the Savage current year contract for additional work:  following-up the Hiring Red White and You! annual hiring event for veterans, completing an online application for Workforce Solutions’ financial aid, and assisting the Workforce Board with revising its strategic plan.

Texas Workforce Commission

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Request authorization to increase the Savage Design Group contract by $132,500 for additional work, increasing the total contract amount from $530,000 to $662,500. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple)