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January 28, 2020
Different Mission, Different Resources, Transferable Abilities
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UpSkill Houston Partner Spotlight: Stephanie Drake, Executive Director of NextOp
January 28, 2020
Putting Talent First: Helping to Make Houston a Great Global City in the 21st Century
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Peter Beard calls on UpSkill Houston leaders to increase their commitment and enroll their peers in our initiative's work.
January 27, 2020
Construction Sector Council Eyes 2020 Focus
Growing employer base and targeting parents with positive industry messaging emerge as proposed focus areas
July 17, 2019
With Demand Rapidly Growing, Business Leaders Look to Boost UpSkill Houston’s Impact and Scale
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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
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.
January 2, 2019
GHP's online tool addresses middle-skills job gap
New tool introduces students to careers and career pathways
September 22, 2017
Op-Ed: Houston needs additional skilled workers now more than ever
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.