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March 25, 2016
Employers Come Together To Build Talent Pipelines For Today And Tomorrow
Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline
February 8, 2016
Plans to Offer P-TECH Education in Texas Take Shape
Plans for a "statewide model" for Pathways in Technology Early College High School, or P-TECH, is underway.
December 6, 2015
Pipefitters play key project roles in area
Pipefitters are a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to completing major projects throughout Houston projects ranging from construction to oil and gas. And projected employment of pipefitters is expected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.
December 6, 2015
Recycle Bin Students can obtain welding certificate in less than a year
Welders are in demand in a variety of industries, and a no degree is required to receive certification.
September 20, 2015
Houston industry helps schools innovate to build careers
Houston, nationally recognized for some of its education initiatives, is ahead of metro Atlanta schools in starting teacher salaries, job training and graduation rate increases.
November 12, 2014
Good jobs, no diploma required; opportunity knocks in Houston
Houston suffers from a severe shortage of so-called middle-skill workers, people like welders and machinists doing jobs that don't require college degrees but nonetheless pay good salaries and benefits.