We had a wonderful Washington DC flyin this week meeting members of Congress, discussing our priorities, & looking ahead to the next election. Great partnering with our friends at @txbiz and @FriscoChamber for even greater reach in discussing what’s important to our NTX economy.
Congratulations to @TXHigherEdBoard for winning the @SHEEOed Exceptional Agency Award! We're glad that, through Comm'r @HKellerEDU's leadership, "Texas is making a strong commitment–in policy and funding– to help more Texans achieve credentials of value." https://t.co/esktPLEOHX
Us: BOGO free.
Them: For classes at a community college?
Us: BOGO free.
Them: How is that possible?
Us: BOGO free.
Them: Okay... where do I sign up?
Us: BOGO FREE: https://t.co/zfn1vWSpnC
“It truly felt like I was being invested in while I was investing in my school and my community” - Zully Sanchez at @usedgov
Proud to partner with EPPs like @dallascollegetx creating apprenticeship programs that make pathways into teaching accessible for people like Zully
Zully Sanchez of @dallascollegetx and @RichardsonISD the potential for expanding access to registered apprenticeships for teachers to the benefit of students:
“It truly felt like I was being invested in while I was investing in schools in my community.” - Zully S.
The Senior Source, in collaboration with TXU Energy and Community Missionary Baptist Church, is hosting the "Beat the Heat" on June 15th.
If you or a senior you know is in need of cooling relief during the hot summer months, please contact the Elder Financial Safety Center at 214-823-5700 to be screened for eligibility BEFORE the event.
#HB8 has been voted out of the Senate Education Committee! Thanks to Chair @CreightonForTX for sponsoring and members for your support of our workforce and #txcommunitycolleges. #txlege
Press conference this morning for the CROWN Act by Rep. @RhettaForHD113. The bill seeks to ban discrimination based on certain hairstyles — like braids, dreadlocks and twists — in schools, workplaces, and housing. I am proud to stand with my colleague as a co-author on this critical piece of legislation that will have a lasting impact on our fight for equality. #CROWNAct #txlege #HB567
Congratulations to @lblarrea@WFSDallas@dallascollegetx for winning the National Association of Workforce Boards’ Excellence in Community College Partnership Award. @lblarrea is a community treasure. She and her team will accept the award in DC❣️