Tri-Agency Commission 2020

ABOUT THE INITIAITVE

Governor Greg Abbott established the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative in March 2016.  Through the Initiative, the Commissioners of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) work together to help Texas grow in economic prosperity.  

TRI-AGENCY PRIORITIES

Pathways

Support efficient and flexible pathways to earning degrees, certificates, and other credentials linked to high-wage, in-demand jobs.

Support

Ensure students receive the supports necessary to succeed at all stages of their educations and their transitions to the workforce.

Infrastructure

Create a robust infrastructure for interagency collaboration around common goals, data, and processes to ensure improved student outcomes and meet employers' needs.

TRI-AGENCY STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

OPEN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

In accordance with House Bill 3767, 87th Legislature, the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative presents state workforce development goals for public review and comment.  The proposed goals address the three statewide priorities listed above and identified in the 2020 Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative report, Linking Education and Workforce: Spurring Economic Growth Across Texas.

You may download the proposed goals here and provide comment using the form found here.  Public comment will be open for 30 days, closing on March 2, 2022.  If you need assistance with the form, contact triagency.feedback@twc.texas.gov.