News
April 11, 2019
Inspiring the Builders of Tomorrow, Today
Several leading construction companies are working to inspire a new generation to become craft professionals in order to meet the coming need and to close the gap of finding qualified professionals when and where they need them.
March 18, 2019
Hochul announces $1.4 million for new workforce program
New York State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $1.4 million for Thrive Buffalo workforce programs. UpSkill Houston helped inspire Thruve Buffalo.
March 13, 2019
The Business Case for Economic Mobility
Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.
February 11, 2019
How UpSkill Houston Uses Video to Recruit Its Future Workforce
Employers in many industries today are anxious to know where their future workers are coming from. Smart leaders continue to build relationships with schools that can ultimately supply applicants for hard to fill jobs.
January 29, 2019
5 Lessons for Inspiring Students to Explore Career Options
Peter Beard discusses for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation blog how employers can support career awareness and exploration that inspires students to explore less-well-known careers.
January 15, 2019
Greater Houston Partnership - Does Success Require a College Degree
Greater Houston Partnership President & CEO Bob Harvey and Senior Vice President, Regional Workforce Development, Peter Beard discuss education and the employment outlook with Alief Independent School Board Superintendent HD Chambers
January 2, 2019
GHP's online tool addresses middle-skills job gap
New tool introduces students to careers and career pathways
September 27, 2018
UpSkill Houston: Working to Close the Skills Gap
Bryant Black, Director of Workforce Development for Greater Houston Partnership, shares with Carmela Walker how the Greater Houston Partnership came to be and how they are focusing on closing the skills gap in Houston, Texas.