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ERIC Number: ED643794
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Feb
Pages: 15
Abstractor: ERIC
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Putting Education to Work: The Texas Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative
Anne Wicks; Amanda Wirtz
George W. Bush Institute
Texas depends on a talented workforce to fuel its economy, and Texans depend on our public education system to prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. But unfortunately, workforce and public education systems often operate independently, making innovation and improvement difficult. Between now and 2036, over 70% of the jobs in Texas will require a postsecondary credential. But far too few Texas students will possess those credentials. Only 22% of Texas eighth graders currently earn a postsecondary degree or credentials within six years of high school graduation. This article examines the Texas Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative. It brings together the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The Tri-Agency is focused on three priorities: (1) Pathways: Support efficient and flexible pathways to earning degrees, certificates, and other credentials linked to high-wage, in-demand jobs; (2) Support: Ensure students receive the support necessary to succeed at all stages of their education in their transitions to the workforce; and (3) Infrastructure: Create a robust infrastructure for interagency collaboration around common goals, data, and processes to ensure improved student outcomes and meet employers' needs.
George W. Bush Institute. 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205. Tel: 214-200-4300; e-mail: educationreform@bushcenter.org; Web site: https://www.bushcenter.org/topics/education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Authoring Institution: George W. Bush Presidential Center, George W. Bush Institute
Identifiers - Location: Texas
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