Dallas Fed Communities
Dallas County Promise puts higher education—and higher earning potential—within students’ reach
Vanessa was accepted to a Promise partner institution and soon found herself at a place she never thought her path would take her. Programs like Dallas County Promise are important in today’s economy as postsecondary education becomes increasingly necessary.
March 05, 2020
Dallas Fed Communities
Dallas faces a gaping digital divide when it comes to economic inclusion
In the city of Dallas, about 42 percent of households lack a fixed connection to the internet. What does this mean for our neighbors’ economic future? How can we close the digital divide?
December 20, 2019
Dallas Fed Communities
Are Texans ready for the jobs of tomorrow?
K-12 spending in Texas lags behind the national average, which may leave students unprepared as they enter the changing labor market.
November 20, 2019
Special Report
Opportunity Youth in Texas
While many adverse situations contribute to a young adult becoming disconnected from school and the workforce, researchers coined the phrase “opportunity youth” to emphasize their potential economic and social contributions.
October 11, 2019
Economic development
Next Generation Sector Partnerships: A Series of Case Studies
A look at partnerships that advance workforce and economic competitiveness in five separate regions.
July 23, 2018
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
Workforce development
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
Workforce development
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, 2014
Workforce development
Unemployment and Workforce Development in San Antonio, Texas
November 16, 2012
Digital access: Community initiatives
Broadband access opens doors to education, jobs and economic opportunity. It’s something every community needs to thrive.