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461 <br /> <br /> GOAL IV. Infrastructure/Training <br /> <br /> Infrastructure development and workforce training to support the other <br /> goals of the PEDC. <br /> <br /> OBIECTIVE <br /> <br /> Provide necessary support systems to entice existing industry to expand <br /> in Paris and new industries to locate in Paris and provide a trained and <br /> ready workforce for industry. <br /> <br /> ACTIONS <br /> <br /> 1.) Support the improvement and preservation of transportation access <br /> into Paris, ground, rail, and air. <br /> <br /> 2.) Develop industrial sites for prospective industry: cleared, identified <br /> with development plans, including clear title to N.W. Industrial <br /> District site. <br /> <br /> 3.) Re-evaluate a model building program to attract prospective <br /> industry. <br /> <br /> 4.) Coordinate industry training needs with local school districts and <br /> Paris Junior College <br /> <br /> 5.) Support the Local Workforce Development Board in providing <br /> training and assistance to the Paris' area workforce. <br /> <br /> 6.) Promote the Smart Jobs Program to Paris and Lamar County <br /> industries. <br /> <br /> 7.) Promote the Skills Development Fund to Finance training of Paris <br /> area technical workforce through Paris Junior College. <br /> <br /> 8.) Encourage local industry and employers to utilize the Job Training <br /> Partnership Act to facilitate training of new employers. <br /> <br /> 9.) Support the Texas Air Quality Coalition to maintain Paris' <br /> attainment status. <br /> <br /> 10.) Explore projects to access the Texas Capital FUnd. <br /> <br /> 11.) Complete the I-Ieame Street Project to serve industry in that part of <br /> Paris. <br /> <br /> <br />