ABOUT THE EVENT

Greater Houston’s long-term competitiveness depends on intentionally connecting the workforce needs of business with making opportunities available for more people across the region. In Houston, access to opportunity, and future earnings, can vary significantly by ZIP code, underscoring the urgency of turning workforce strategy into real mobility. 

That challenge sits at the heart of Houston Next: Advancing Opportunity, where Talent & Economic Mobility is a core strategic imperative shaping the region’s future.  

The Partnership’s Priorities in Action Panel is designed to bring this imperative to life, spotlighting how strategy becomes action and how employers, educators, and community partners can work together to expand opportunity at scale.  

Central to the conversation is UpSkill Houston, the Partnership’s workforce development initiative, which is uniquely positioned to transform economic mobility by aligning business demand with education and training systems—ensuring pathways lead to real jobs, livable wages, and long-term advancement. By reducing fragmentation and removing barriers to entry, UpSkill Houston accelerates access to high-growth industries that fuel Houston’s economy. 

Together, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to building an economy where growth creates opportunity—and where more Houstonians can move forward, participate fully, and thrive. Don’t miss this important conversation and register today.