Turning a challenge into an opportunity is something Houston—and many other cities—know well when competing to attract new businesses. In its early days, the Houston Spaceport faced a major hurdle: a…
Since its launch in 2014, the Greater Houston Partnership’s UpSkill Houston initiative has become a cornerstone of regional workforce development, uniting leaders from over 200 businesses,…
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) plans to reopen its vocational college with a focus on addressing the region’s workforce challenges and growing industry demands.
According to the Houston…
An innovative collaboration between a Swiss multinational biotechnology manufacturing company and a local educational institution has already seen initial success. The partnership between Lonza and…
As Texas continues to lead the nation in wind energy generation, the University of Houston – Downtown (UHD) has launched a new Wind Turbine Technician Program to meet the industry's demand for…
A Letter from Peter Beard, Sr. Vice President, Regional Workforce:
Over the last 10 years, I have had the privilege to lead the Greater Houston Partnership’s (the Partnership) UpSkill Houston…
