Texas Regional Pathways Network
The Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN) was launched in 2019 to support Governor Abbott’s Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, through which the Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Workforce Commission are working collaboratively to increase economic prosperity in Texas by linking education and industry.
With a vision that all Texans are prepared to contribute to an inclusive and competitive Texas economy, the TRPN aims to build regional talent pipelines that spur economic growth across the state and ensure that all Texans have the skills and credentials needed for economic advancement.
The TRPN is a growing community of regions across the state (see table below) working to develop, refine, and scale high-quality career and education pathways. Through the network, grantees can share knowledge and best practices, make strategic connections, and build intentional partnerships across regions in service of their goals.
To learn more about this initiative, please visit the TRPN external webpage.
What are the Key Components of the TRPN?
The TRPN has seven key components:
- Cross-sector partnerships;
- Alignment with high wage, in-demand labor market information (greater than $35,339 annual salary and greater than 17% annual growth for the state);
- Links between secondary and postsecondary education with multiple entry and exit points;
- Credentials and degrees with value in the labor market;
- Integration of rigorous academics and career-focused learning;
- Strong college and career advising and counseling supports; and
- Continuum of work-based learning experiences
What is the TRPN Grant Program?
TRPN members are supported by the TRPN Grant Program. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) invests Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act federal reserve dollars to expand opportunities for every student to complete career and education pathways that lead to credentials with value in the labor market. The TRPN Grant Program has been designed to build such pathways by supporting collaboration through cross-sector teams to implement high-quality career and education pathways at the regional level.
The next cohort of the TRPN Grant Program is anticipated to launch in January 2024 and will support regional teams through the 2024-2025 school year. Please continue to check the TEA Grant Opportunities website for available grant opportunities.
Who makes up TRPN member regional teams?
The TRPN Grantees must convene a regional team consisting of, at minimum, the following entities to be qualified for the grant:
- A pathways facilitator that will convene and support all stakeholders who are crucial to implementing the seven key components;
- A minimum of three LEAs in the region;
- A minimum of one public institution of higher education;
- A minimum of one workforce development board; and
- A minimum of two employer partners in the industry the team will be supporting.
The current Texas Regional Pathways Network regional teams (Cohort 1 and Cohort 2) include:
Workforce Development Area | Pathways Facilitator | Independent School District(s) | Higher Education Partner(s) | Pathway(s) of Focus |
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Alamo |
Devine ISD, Harlandale ISD, Northside ISD, San Antonio ISD, Southwest ISD
|
Alamo Colleges, UT San Antonio |
Cybersecurity |
|
Borderplex |
Canutillo ISD, Clint ISD, El Paso ISD, Fabens ISD, San Elizario ISD, Socorro ISD, Tornillo ISD, Ysleta ISD |
El Paso Community College, New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine- Texas University Health Sciences Center |
Health Science, IT |
|
Brazos Valley |
Bryan ISD, College Station ISD, Snook ISD, Mumford ISD |
Blinn College |
Carpenters, Machinists, Welders |
|
Cameron County |
La Feria ISD, Santa Rosa ISD, Rio Hondo ISD |
Texas State Technical College, Texas Southmost College |
Construction, Renewable Energy, Health Science |
|
Cameron County |
Lasara ISD, San Isidro ISD, San Perlita ISD |
Southern Industrial Careers Center |
Welding |
|
Capital Area |
Hutto ISD, Granger ISD, Taylor ISD, Jarrell ISD
|
Texas State Technical College, Temple College |
STEM & IT
|
|
Coastal Bend |
Freer ISD, Premont ISD, Brooks County ISD |
Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M |
Education, Health Science, Welding, Construction, Engineering, STEM |
|
Coastal Bend |
Jim Hogg County ISD, Benavides ISD, and San Diego ISD |
Coastal Bend College |
Emergency Services, Nursing Science |
|
Dallas |
Carrolton Farmers Branch ISD, Plano ISD, and Richardson ISD
|
Collin College, Dallas College |
Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing Technology
|
|
Dallas |
A+ Academy Secondary, Inspired Vision Secondary School, Sunnyvale High School
|
Eastfield Community College |
Education, Pharmacy Tech |
|
East Texas |
Alba-Golden ISD, Grand Saline ISD, Lindale ISD, Mineola ISD, Yantis ISD) |
Tyler Junior College |
Industrial Maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) |
|
East Texas |
Chapel Hill ISD, Hawkins ISD, Tyler ISD, Whitehouse ISD, Winona ISD |
Tyler Junior College, The University of Texas at Tyler |
Manufacturing, Health Science |
|
Gulf Coast |
Sheldon ISD, Dayton ISD, Channelview ISD |
San Jacinto College, Lee College |
Plumbing and Pipefitting, Welding, Electrical, Security, Health Science |
|
Lower Rio Grande |
PSJA ISD, Lasara ISD, Roma ISD, La Joya ISD, Vanguard Academy Charter School, Harlingen CISD, Valley View ISD, Hidalgo ISD, South Texas ISD, Lyford CISD |
UT- Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College |
Health Sciences |
|
North Central Texas |
Azle ISD, Birdville ISD, Cleburne ISD, Crowley ISD, Era ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Keller ISD, Mineral Wells ISD, Strawn ISD |
Tarrant County College District |
Aerial Robotics |
|
Permian Basin |
Midland ISD, Greenwood ISD, Stanton ISD
|
Midland College |
Public Services, Energy |
|
Tarrant County |
Cedar Hill ISD, Dallas ISD, DeSoto ISD, Duncanville ISD, Forney ISD, Lancaster ISD |
Dallas College,
|
Electrical (under Architecture and Construction Program of Study) |
|
West Central Texas |
Colorado ISD, Loraine ISD, Westbrook ISD |
Texas State Technical College, Western Texas College |
Health Care, Education, Manufacturing |
Who are the TRPN partners?
Technical Assistance Partners
Tri-Agency
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Texas Workforce Commission
Krystal Garza
Director of Postsecondary Preparation Programs
krystal.garza@tea.texas.gov