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Need for Hiring Houston Youth Critical in Wake of Pandemic

3/15/21
The COVID-19 pandemic drove unemployment to record highs across the greater Houston region and the country, disproportionately among Hispanic, Black, Asian, women and younger populations, and…
Economic Development

Employer Insights Wanted: Survey to Identify Trends in Employer-Provided Training

3/9/21
How have the COVID-19 public health crisis and economic downturn affected current training programs employers offer? And how might they influence programs in the future?  This month, New America’s…
Economic Development

Houston Ranks Among Top 10 Startup Metros

3/4/21
The fastest growing and most diverse city in the nation is also one of the top places for startup activity.  A recent ranking from Roofstock, an online real estate investment platform, ranks Houston…
COVID-19

Texas Community Colleges Step Up for State's Recovery

2/25/21
TRUE Seeks to Accelerate Skills Training and Upskilling Needed by Employers The COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn have dealt an undeniable blow to greater Houston’s workforce. As 2020 came to a…
Workforce Development

Workforce Training Center An Investment in Opportunity for All

2/24/21
In January, UpSkill Houston initiative partner SERJobs broke ground on a new workforce training center that will allow it to provide outreach, education, training and employment placement services to…
Education

Post-Secondary Skills and Education Are Essential for Texans and for Texas

2/24/21
A changing economy and forces like increased automation technologies – compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic – have necessitated the need for higher education officials in Texas to strengthen the state…
Executive Partners