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Economic Update: Houston Works to Recover from Winter Storm, Makes Progress on COVID-19 

2/25/21
This month’s winter storm, which wreaked havoc across Texas and left millions without power and water for days, dealt a considerable blow to the Houston region already working to recover from the…
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…
COVID-19

The Reshoring Movement and its Impact on U.S. Manufacturing

2/24/21
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many vulnerabilities for American business, from the critical importance of remote connectivity to the risks of open office design. But for manufacturers and others…
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…
COVID-19

Americans Agree: We Need to Help Each Other

2/24/21
"The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people at risk, and we need to help each other." This is according to results from a new survey developed by Gallup in partnership with Carnegie Corporation of…
Executive Partners