Top Best Practice Award for Workforce Development Initiatives in the State of Texas April 24, 2006 On Thursday, April 20, 2006, the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) will recognize El Paso’s Project ARRIBA program as the state’s top workforce development program for 2006 in Texas communities with over 100,000 population. Project ARRIBA was nominated by the El Paso Regional Economic Development Corporation. Carlton Schwab, President of the Texas Economic Development Council, will present the award to Project ARRIBA at TEDC’s quarterly meeting in Frisco. |
NpACT - Nominated "Innovations" October 19, 2005 This award is awarded to an organization or program that has employed innovative strategies in pursuit of mission, developed something "brand new," or put a new twist on an old idea to address community needs. |
Harvard Innovation in Government Award February 1, 2005 Project ARRIBA is top 10% in the nation finalist for the Harvard Innovation in Government Award for 2006. Project ARRIBA is a top fifty (top 5% of nation) finalist for the Harvard Innovation in Government Award for 2005. |
Member - Nonprofit Enterprise Center August 1, 2004 The Nonprofit Enterprise Center is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing capacity building services to individual nonprofit organizations. The Center's objective is to help maximize impact and improve efficiency. The Center is also establishing a network of nonprofit organizations in an effort to increase the strength of the nonprofit sector in the Paso del Norte region. |
June 24, 2004 The organization was a recipient of the "Buy El Paso" award. |
June 1, 2004 The organization was also a finalist in 2004 by the TechFoundation |
July 1, 2003 Project ARRIBA was also a top-ten finalist in the 2003 Career Advancement Strategy Competition by Jobs for the Future and Workforce Innovation Networks. |
Member - Better Business Bureau CARES June 1, 2003 The Better Business Bureau enjoys a 98% favorable name recognition rating as reported in a survey from the Gallup Organization. With this level of positive public awareness, it's clear that membership in our local BBB lets customers and potential customers know that our business is worthy of their trust. |
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration - National Finalist April 1, 2003 Project ARRIBA was honored in 2003 as a national finalist from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration in two categories: "Excellence in Innovation" "Excellence in Economic Adjustment Strategies" |
Member - El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce February 1, 2003 The El Paso Hispanic Chamber is the leading advocate in promoting success of El Paso small businesses by providing resources, information and education while promoting the awareness and preservation of the Hispanic culture. |
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