Workforce development

• Regional Talent Pipelines: Collaborating with Industry to Build Opportunities in Texas

  This report takes an in-depth look at how Texas communities are creating advancement opportunities for lower-skilled workers and helping jobseekers adapt to a changing labor market.

  January 18, 2017

• Engaging Workforce Development: A Framework for Meeting CRA Obligations

  This publication by the Dallas and Kansas City Feds provides tools for banks and organizations to engage in workforce development activities that contribute to the economic health of low- and moderate-income communities.

  January 17, 2017

• UpSkill Houston, a Regional Partnership to Address Local Skills Gap

  The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) is currently addressing the Houston area’s shortage of workers to fill middle-skills jobs in the booming regional economy. GHP is an economic development organization serving 10 counties: Harris, Austin, San Jacinto, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. It was formed in 1989 with the merger of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Economic Development Council and the Houston World Trade Association. Today, GHP has over 2,000 members that work to tackle important issues impacting Houston-area communities and the regional economy.

  November 17, 2016

• Unemployment and Workforce Development in San Antonio, Texas

  November 17, 2016

• Digital access: Community initiatives

  Broadband access opens doors to education, jobs and economic opportunity. It’s something every community needs to thrive.