Tri-Agency Regional Convener Grant
Strengthening Regional Workforce Partnerships
Empowering Texas communities through education-workforce partnerships, the Tri-Agency Regional Convener Grant connects regional leaders to strengthen career pathways, drive economic growth, and build a skilled workforce for the future.
About the Grant
Strengthening Regional Workforce Partnerships
The Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative is a collaborative effort by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to foster economic prosperity through education and workforce alignment.
In April 2023, the Tri-Agency launched a $12 million grant program to identify, train, and designate a Tri-Agency Regional Convener in each of Texas’ 28 workforce development areas (WDAs). These conveners will develop regional education-workforce partnership systems under the guidance of the Tri-Agency Steering Committee.
Key Responsibilities of Regional Conveners
Build regional infrastructure to support workforce initiatives.
Develop and sustain a structured network of workforce and education partners to create long-term regional collaboration.
Coordinating regional partnerships throughout the Coastal Bend
Serve as the central hub for fostering communication, resource-sharing, and strategic planning among workforce and education stakeholders.
Leveraging Existing Workforce Structures
Utilize existing organizations, including workforce boards, education service centers, and higher education institutions, to streamline workforce alignment.
Coastal Bend Pathways Leadership Team
Guiding the region’s education & workforce strategies.
The Coastal Bend Pathways Leadership Team was formed to guide strategies that enhance education and career pathways in the Coastal Bend region. Members include representatives from:
- Education Service Centers
- Higher Education Institutions
- Workforce Development Board
- Community Organizations supporting local youth
Collaborators
Employers
WBL Opportunities
Resources by Audience
Employer Resources
Work-Based Learning (WBL) for Employers
- Connect with students through internships and apprenticeships.
- Strengthen the talent pipeline for local industries.
Labor Market Insights
- Stay informed with up-to-date workforce trends.
- Access reports on in-demand skills and job opportunities.
Tax Incentives
- Learn about employer benefits for hiring and workforce development
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Parent Resources
Resources
Explore tools to help your child navigate education and career opportunities
- Resource List Coming Soon
Benefits of Pathways
Gain insight into career readiness programs that prepare students for success.
Educators, Providers & ISDs
Connecting to Pathways
- Resource List Coming Soon
Benefits of Pathways
Gain insight into career readiness programs that prepare students for success.
Coming Soon
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend is excited to be bringing a new data dashboard that will highlight targeted industry careers and show education and career pathways in the region. The data dashboard will be available in early 2025. Other resources coming soon include a Collaboration Framework, Outreach Templates, and Partnership Agreement. These resources will organize information regarding the process of aligning education and industry to promote powerful, region-wide partnerships.
Questions, comments, or ideas?
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