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January 28, 2020
UpSkill Houston Partner Spotlight: Stephanie Drake, Executive Director of NextOp
January 28, 2020
Peter Beard calls on UpSkill Houston leaders to increase their commitment and enroll their peers in our initiative's work.
January 27, 2020
Growing employer base and targeting parents with positive industry messaging emerge as proposed focus areas
July 17, 2019
Business leaders, educators, and others should be doing all they can to come up with innovative ways to meet the challenge of filling so-called “middle-skill” jobs in Southeast Texas and beyond.
April 11, 2019
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.
January 2, 2019
New tool introduces students to careers and career pathways
September 22, 2017
The Houston construction industry is facing unprecedented challenges caused by a shortage of skilled craft workers, an aging workforce and the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Harvey on the Gulf Coast region. With the economic impact of Hurricane Harvey estimated to be in the tens of billions, the speed and effectiveness of recovery efforts will rely on a skilled workforce positioned to repair damaged infrastructure, buildings and homes.