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