This quarterly electronic bulletin provides you information about project goals, achievements and milestones regarding education and workforce development in Fort Worth.
A prime attraction for businesses relocating to Fort Worth is the high quality and ever-growing pool of employees. The area's diverse and talented workforce is a key focal point for many companies looking to relocate or expand. In addition, the area provides outstanding opportunities for education on all levels.
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7 universities and colleges
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144 K-12 schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District
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More than 200 private schools
Mayor: Education is "a priority"
During Fort Worth’s mayoral campaign of 2011, public education was a popular issue due to state budget constraints and concerns about Texas’ competitiveness in a global economy. Mayor Betsy Price recently spoke to that issue in a Q&A with the Chamberletter, and plans to address it in her first State of the City Address February 23. Go here to read the full Q&A with the mayor. Also, go here to submit a question to the mayor for the State of the City luncheon. Question #2 is about education, but feel free to submit other questions aon the topics listed. |
 Mayor Betsy Price |
Survey - Qualified Workforce an issue
In a recent survey of Fort Worth Chamber small businesses, respondents indicated that finding and keeping qualified employees was a top challenge. The top three challenges were: 1) Health insurance costs (49.5%); 2) Sluggish sales and revenue growth (39.3%) and tied for 3) Rising operating expenses, and Finding and keeping skilled employees.
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The Chamber’s workforce development initiatives such as Job Links, Go Centers (college readiness), Distinguished Employers of Fort Worth Teens, and the many partnerships with Workforce Solutions, Tarrant County College, Quality Workforce Development Committee, Regional Workforce Leadership Council and others exist to help provide for the workforce needs of our employers – large or small, across all industry sectors.
Give us your thoughts on needs or suggestions for the Chamber and/ or our partners in education or workforce. Email Betty Harvey at bharvey@fortworthchamber.com We want to hear from you!
Be a mentor!
Would you or your company be willing to participate in Career Day events? Help students understand how they can prepare to work in your industry. Email Glenn Spoons for more infornation.
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This is a list of local agencies that offer youth/ mentoring services for companies or individuals who want to directly impact K-12 or higher education in Fort Worth. |
TCC Library Technology Program
The Library Technology Program at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus is the first of its kind in North Texas. This program is designed to train entry-level library and information center workers.
TCC offers two options in training library technicians. One is a 20-credit-hour Certificate of Completion, and the other is a 62-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science degree. The Department of Labor indicates jobs for skilled information professionals will grow through 2016 at about 8 percent. Starting salaries range from $13-16 per hour.
All classes will transfer to the University of North Texas bachelors program that leads to the professional degree for librarians, the Master of Information Science. The Library Technology Program is being submitted for the Library Instruction Project of the Year Award with the Texas Library Association. For information regarding admission and enrollment in this new career and technical program at TCC, please contact Carol Everhart, Program Coordinator, at 817-515-1225.
2012 Education Directory
Fort Worth offers a wide range of educational resources - from pre-kindergarten to graduate school. The directory includes information on public school districts in Tarrant County for the school year 2010-2011.
2012 Education Directory
Area Councils - Adopt-a-School
Area Councils are comprised of five geographically segmented groups -- central, east, north, south and west areas of Tarrant County - and allow Chamber members more extensive participation in their neighborhood business communities through informative programs and targeted projects. Appointed board members guide the council and hold meetings geared toward timely and relevant area business issues. Each Area Council works with an adopted school. |
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Central Area Council - Charles Nash Elementary
East Area Council - Meadowbrook Middle School
West Area Council - William Monnig Middle School
South Area Council - South Hills High School
North Area Council - J. P. Elder Middle School
See Area Council Board minutes online to find out more about business partnerships with each school.