In 2001, the 77th Legislature adopted Closing the Gaps by 2015, a proactive plan designed in part to increase Texans’ participation and success in higher education.

As a result, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board launched College for Texans, a marketing and outreach initiative in 2002 with the slogan “Education. Go Get It.”

• The mission of Closing the Gaps by 2015 is to create a college-going culture in the state of Texas.
• The goal of the campaign is to enroll 630,000 academically prepared students by 2015, 430,000 beyond the 200,000 expected to attend college at current rates.
• Eighty-five percent of projected enrollment increase will be in 3 regions; Fort Worth-Dallas, Gulf States and South Texas.
• GO Centers are being implemented in communities across the state, located on high school campuses where they serve as a point of coordination between students, parents, counselors, and institutions of higher education, providing access to a variety of resources to help with college preparation and admission processes.
• Mobile Go Center located at TCC NW will be used at various events and venues to inform and educate communities in Region XI.

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is working to support and enhance the College for Texans initiative in Region XI.

We are committed to supporting GO Center efforts in our region and recognize the impact education has on economic growth and the human resources available to local businesses.

For more information on GO Center activities in Region XI, please contact:

Glenn Spoons
817-336-2491 ext. 233
gspoons@fortworthchamber.com

Region XI - GO Center Information

Participating School Districts

District City County

Higher Ed Partners

Engaging Community at Fort Worth ISD High School Go Centers

Download GO Center flyer

You are welcome to participate in any of these Go Center meetings
that will be held from 11:30-1:00 at the following Fort Worth ISD high schools.
A box lunch will be provided.

Sessions are limited to 25 people, so please RSVP to Doris Becker at
dbecker@fortworthchamber.com or (817) 336-2491 Ext. 288.

Wednesday, April 2
South Hills High School
6101 McCart, Fort Worth 76133
(817) 263-1600

Friday, April 4
R.L. Paschal High School
3001 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth 76110
(817) 922-6600

Friday, April 11
Eastern Hills High School
5701 Shelton, Fort Worth 76112
(817) 496-7600

Tuesday, April 15
Arlington Heights High School
4501 West Freeway, Fort Worth 76107
(817) 377-7200

Friday, April 25
Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School
1411 Maydell, Fort Worth 76106
(817) 815-0000

Your participation will help encourage high school completion and college readiness for our students.

Additional Links

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

College for Texans

Texas Education Agency

Texas Business & Education Coalition

My Road Map for Success student worksheet