Skip to main content
About Us
← back
About Us
History of Philanthropy Advocates
Our Model
Staff
Leadership Committee
Contact Us
Members
← back
Members
Member Resources
Become a Member
Research
← back
Research
Early Grade Success
College & Career Pathways
Effective Teaching
School Finance
Advocacy
← back
Advocacy
2021, 87th Legislative Session
2019, 86th Legislative Session
2017, 85th Legislative Session
2015, 84th Legislative Session
Archived Research & Advocacy
News & Events
← back
News & Events
Philanthropy Advocates in the News
Events
Blog
Call Us
Email Us
Search
About Us
About Us Overview
History of Philanthropy Advocates
Our Model
Staff
Leadership Committee
Contact Us
Members
Members Overview
Member Resources
Become a Member
Research
Research Overview
Early Grade Success
College & Career Pathways
Effective Teaching
School Finance
Advocacy
Advocacy Overview
2021, 87th Legislative Session
2019, 86th Legislative Session
2017, 85th Legislative Session
2015, 84th Legislative Session
Archived Research & Advocacy
News & Events
News & Events Overview
Philanthropy Advocates in the News
Events
Blog
News & Events
>
Blog
>
October 2020
>
Texas Higher Education – Partnerships & Supports
Blog
Texas Higher Education – Partnerships & Supports
With Chairman Brandon Creighton and San Jacinto College
October 12, 2020
Chairman Brandon Creighton, chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education, visited the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology at San Jacinto College to hear from higher education practitioners, students and partners.
Watch the highlights of this visit
, including an overview of policy recommendations that would support Texas students and their pursuits to complete credentials and enter the workforce.
https://youtu.be/eWuIkfdJ5Ow
Key Takeaways:
Higher education will play a crucial role in Texas's COVID-19 recovery strategy.
Workforce training programs can meet the needs of adult learner students.
Continued, meaningful engagement from industry partners is key to success.
View more information
about support for adult learners and the key takeaways from this conversation.
Educate Texas, Philanthropy Advocates and The Hunt Institute informed the content and direction of this conversation.
Share this video
. Suggested language:
How do we convert skills from prior work into meaningful credentials for students to re-enter the workforce? Watch as @SenCreighton meets with practitioners to discuss this important topic.
https://youtu.be/eWuIkfdJ5Ow @EducateTexas @TX_philanthropy @Hunt_Institute @SanJacCollege
Are you a foundation looking to invest and engage in public and higher education research and advocacy?
Become a Member
×