Regional Workforce & Economic Strategy
North Texas business growth projected to drive major economic output — Collin County businesses could account for 10% of Texas’ GDP by 2050, highlighting the region’s expanding economic footprint and workforce impact.
Fort Worth names new economic development director to strengthen business recruitment, workforce programs, small business support, and long-term economic vitality.
North Texans risk missing out on future living-wage jobs, with two-thirds of young adults in Dallas County reportedly unprepared due to educational gaps — a looming workforce challenge.
North Texas companies take workforce development into their own hands, tackling skills gaps that threaten regional competitiveness and growth.
Dallas College chancellor underscores need to equip residents with job-ready skills, as workforce development remains a key economic priority.
North Texas cities are turning university partnerships into engines for growth, leveraging academic ties to fuel entrepreneurship and workforce innovation.
Texas Workforce Commission expands child care support for employers to help parents stay in the workforce and strengthen the local economy.
Major tech infrastructure investments by Google and others signal new high-skill jobs and business development opportunities across the state, with spillover effects in North Texas.
Deeper Initiatives & Strategic Developments
Regional Talent Alignment & Training:
Texas Talent Accelerator launch: University of North Texas and partners launched a regional initiative to align colleges, employers, and workforce data — designed to close skills gaps and prepare students for in-demand jobs across sectors like logistics, healthcare, and tech.
Economic Development Strategy & Priorities:
City and nonprofit economic programs in Fort Worth are fostering business ecosystems — from plan competitions to small business development and incentives for tech projects.
Dallas Region strategic priorities emphasize workforce and talent pipeline development, employer-education partnerships, and inclusive economic growth through collaboration with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
Workforce System Insights:
Dallas workforce sector experts point to industry-sector partnerships as transformational for future workforce development, especially in talent pipeline alignment and employer engagement.