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 On February 19th, 2026, Workforce Solutions and Amarillo College held an award event to recognize individuals that participated in the WSP CCS scholarship program and earned a certification or degree in ECE. The event also recognized the individuals that were awarded the ECE STARS Wage Supplement Program.
52 Awards were given out!!
Twelve individuals were recognized for completing their Provider Certification. Five individuals were recognized for completing their Administrator Certification. Ten individuals were recognized for completing their Associate Degree in ECE. Twenty-five individuals were awarded an ECE STARS wage supplement.
The recognized individuals work at the following programs: Amarillo College Medi Park Campus Hagy Center for Young Child, Bizzy Bees Child care and Preschool, Buttercup House, Child Development Center Pampa, Community Day Care Center, Community Day Care Site III, Imagination Station, MAAC, McLellan Learning Center, Panhandle Montessori Preschool, Opportunity School, Opportunity School Edwards Campus, Storyland Preschool, The Big Red Barn, Tulia CDC, and Will Rogers Learning Center.
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Exciting News from Children’s Learning Centers of Amarillo! Please join us in welcoming Tiffani Threet as the new Executive Director! 💙
Tiffani has been a part of the CLC family for an incredible 26 years, serving in just about every position along the way. She began her journey as a teacher after her son’s teacher encouraged her to apply, and she’s been pursuing growth and leadership within a company she truly loves ever since.
“It is an honor to be selected to be the new Executive Director,” Tiffani shared. “My focus in 2026 is strengthening relationships, program development, and community engagement. My goal is for every child and family to receive the quality care and support they need from our staff while being part of their village.”
Outside of work, Tiffani loves to travel with a bucket list a mile long! ✈️ So far, she and her family have visited 23 states and 5 countries. When she’s not on the go, you can find her with a book in hand with a “to be read” list even longer than her travel goals!
We’re thrilled for this next chapter and can’t wait to see all that’s ahead under Tiffani’s leadership.
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 Sign up your organization to participate in NAEYC Week of the Young Child Kick Off
Saturday April 11th from 9-11am
at 3120 Eddy St, Amarillo Texas in the Workforce Solutions Panhandle offices
Director PLC
Join Us Online,
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Topic: NAEYC Week of Young Child
We will look at and discuss what Week of the Young Child is about and how your program can participate.
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Whether you are running a family childcare or a center-based program, this system meets you where you are and connects you to the right tools, training, and support based on your business needs.
Register here:
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The Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative promotes collaboration and coordination among state agencies to improve child care access, affordability, and quality. This initiative was established through House Bill 4903. passed by the 89th Texas Legislature
Participating agencies include TWC, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The commission will focus on coordinating interagency initiatives to streamline regulations and help more Texas families gain access to quality, affordable child care.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) hosted the first meeting of the Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative (Quad Agency) Commission on November 17, 2025. Watch it here: Zoom Recording
The next meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm.
Check the website for meeting information and link
Quad Agency Child Care Initiative - Texas Workforce Commission
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 Email haley@uwamarillocanyon.org
to reserve your spot
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 Choose the session time that fits the day: 1:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm CT / 10:30 am PT 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT / 3:30 pm PT
Participants earn 1 CE credit (one session per person) for attending.
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If your Early Learning Program needs assistance with resources or business supports, please contact me Cynthia Hixon, Child Care Industry Support Specialist and I will do my best to get the information you need. I can be reached Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and my office is at Workforce Solutions, 3120 Eddy St., Amarillo, TX 79106 my direct line is 806-350-1722 or via email at CHIXON@wspanhandle.com.
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If your Early Learning Program has Spotlight worthy news, please submit the information to Cynthia Hixon at chixon@wspanhandle.com
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To schedule a meeting or a visit with me click the button below.
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This document contains vital information about requirements, rights, determinations, and/or responsibilities for accessing workforce system
services. Language services, including the interpretation/translation of this document, are available free of charge upon request.
Este documento contiene información importante sobre los requisitos, los derechos, las determinaciones y las responsabilidades del acceso
a los servicios del sistema de la fuerza laboral. Hay disponibles servicios de idioma, incluida la interpretación y la traducción de documentos, sin ningún costo y a solicitud.
Tài liệu này có thông tin quan trọng về các yêu cầu, quyền hạn, quyết định, và/hoặc trách nhiệm để sử dụng các dịch vụ của hệ thống nhân
lực. Các dịch vụ trợ giúp ngôn ngữ, bao gồm thông dịch/chuyển ngữ tài liệu này, có sẵn miễn phí khi quý vị yêu cầu.
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Workforce Solutions Panhandle is committed to Keeping the Texas Panhandle Working!
Workforce Solutions Panhandle assists employers and job seekers throughout our 26-county region, and partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to provide the largest job-matching database in the State of Texas.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle is overseen by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), the fiscal and administrative agent for workforce development programs and services provided to employers and job seekers in the Texas Panhandle.
Learn more about the services we offer on the What We Do Page, or by visiting a relevant section of our website for employers, job seekers, or for child care assistance.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired customers may contact: Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TDD) and 711 (Voice) Equal Opportunity is the Law
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