Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative

About the Initiative

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. The Tri-Agency partners identified the following three high-priority focus areas in which bold action is needed to advance the Initiative’s mission and vision:

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 in 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.

Learn more about the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative’s state workforce development goals and strategies on its website.