@TxEdStrong

@TxEdStrong is a non-partisan, non-political resource that provides fact-based data on Texas public and higher education. Tag us #TxEdStrong #txed #txlege

 Texas, USA
Joined July 2017
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We must ensure that all students across every region of the state have access to high-quality learning opportunities that equip them with the skills and credentials they need to get good-paying jobs in high-demand industries. #txed #txlege
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"The Texas of tomorrow needs a highly skilled workforce..Community colleges are training the workforce of tomorrow..That’s why this session we will reward community colleges that produce skilled, employable Texans." – @GregAbbott_TX at the State of the State #txworkforce
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"What’s one of the number one concerns we have as a business community? It’s labor.” – Belen Garren of @jpmorgan 📍@DRC State of Higher Ed
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Thanks to @GovAbbott for elevating the importance of #workforce development in Texas. The efforts of #communitycolleges like @OdessaCollege to provide Texans with education and training to get good-paying jobs will help grow our already-robust economy.
Greg Abbott
@GregAbbott_TX2 Feb 2023
Texas is building the workforce of tomorrow. Join me live at Odessa College to learn more: Facebook.com/TexasGovernor
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Advancing #education supports a highly skilled #workforce and ensures the continued success of our #Texas #economy.
TxEdStrong@TxEdStrong31 Jan 2023
Texas remains an economic leader in the nation. To maintain this standing #txlege should invest in our education systems. By 2030, 62% of jobs will require a postsecondary credential, but only 48% of Texans currently have one. #txed bit.ly/3HCmqTZ
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Brendan is a #TXCommunityCollege Student Advisory Council member and student at @ParisJC. He & his fellow SAC members have worked to help advocate for #highered policy solutions for Texas students! #txed #txlege #CommunityCollegeVoices LEARN MORE: txpace.org/student-advisory-…
TxEdStrong@TxEdStrong30 Jan 2023
"If you're that business owner, you can create partnerships with your community college to help better your local community." 93% of Texans agree community colleges should be properly funded so they can continue to offer training needed for people to get good jobs. #txlege #txed
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"The state has a dire need to improve its talented workforce to meet the state's workforce demands, and community college finance reform is a direct way of (systematically) addressing that for the state of Texas." —Renzo Soto, Policy Adviser @Texas2036 statesman.com/story/news/edu…

How would the proposed Texas budgets fund higher education? Here's what we know.

New budget proposals: $650 million in additional community college funding over two years and a new $2.5 billion endowment for certain universities.

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Teachers are the workforce behind the workforce. We must have the most qualified individuals leading our schools and education programs. We must provide students with the preparation to succeed in the workforce. #txed #txlege #TeachPlus
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By enacting the recommendations from the Texas Commission on Community College Finance into law, we can support our students and bolster the economy at the same time. It's time for the Workforce Session. #txed #txlege texastribune.org/2023/01/12/…

Texas higher ed leaders optimistic about funding as new session starts

Community colleges want a funding overhaul this legislative session, and four-year universities are hoping for a boost in research funds. Meanwhile, faculty are bracing for a potential threat to...

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As we work to keep Texas #1 for business, we must also prioritize investments in education and workforce training to ensure we have a sustainable and highly skilled workforce that meets the demands of the jobs of tomorrow. #txlege @GlennHamer statesman.com/story/opinion/…

Investing in Texas students makes good business sense

Texas is a great state to do business. Educating the workforce of tomorrow will help keep it that way.

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94% of Texans agree that an educated workforce is the key to the future economic success of Texas. Advancing education is investing in our economy. #txed #TexasWorks #txlege @TxEdStrong @TX_philanthropy LEARN MORE: edtx.org/getattachment/96a64…
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Commit agrees with the overwhelming majority of Texas voters that Texas should invest in our students to ensure our state is equipped with a skilled workforce to secure our economic future. #txed #txlege @TxEdStrong
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To prepare the workforce of tomorrow, we must invest in #txcommunitycolleges today. #txlege #txed @TxEdStrong
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TXAEYC@texasaeyc12 Dec 2022
Advancing education supports a highly-skilled workforce and ensures the continued success of our Texas economy. 87% of Texans agree the state should address the growing need for more early childhood educators to ensure parents have access to high-quality childcare. @TxEdStrong
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Lubbock was one of our first stops on our ECE Texas Tour. This community is growing fast and already sits as a medical and educational hub. Educating their workforce will ensure a stronger economy.
TxEdStrong@TxEdStrong30 Nov 2022
An educated workforce is the key to the future economic success of Texas. Leaders in Lubbock recognize the importance of strong education for a strong economy. #TexasWorks #txlege #txed @LubbockChamber @LubbockEDA lubbockonline.com/story/busi…

Lubbock officials met to discuss future of rural Texas workforce: Here's what they said

Officials and leaders met to discuss future of rural Texas, New Mexico employment economy. Here's what they had to say.

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65% of workers who left their job in the last two years did not return to the same industry. Why not? Find the answer and more insights here: mck.co/3Oj3WJZ
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Texans are anxious about the state's future, where 62% of jobs will require a post-secondary credential but only 48% of Texans have one. Creating a stronger education system towards stronger talent pipelines can solve some of these worries. @TxEdStrong #txlege #txbiz #TexasWorks
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TX BLC@TX_BLC28 Oct 2022
Poll by @Texas2036 says most Texans believe that our #txlege electeds must focus on making our young Texans career ready - whether that's via college, tech school, or on the job training while earning a credential. #Txbiz needs labor & we can do it starting in HS. #TxEdStrong
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Texas community colleges are positioned to address workforce shortages with a new proposed funding model focusing on developing our workforce + improving student outcomes. “We’re excited about the possibilities of the new model"— @McLennanCC Pres. McKown wacotrib.com/news/local/educ…

MCC funding could be tied to alumni outcomes under state proposal

McLennan Community College officials are closely following a proposal that would tie state aid to colleges such as theirs to student outcomes, such as how many students move on to

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74% of parents have missed work due to child care issues. Just another reason to include #childcare in conversations about the workforce. Parents can't be expected to perform at their best if they can't trust that their children at well taken care of. @TxEdStrong
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