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The Austin Chamber's 2025 Regional Education Outcomes Report
Nov 6, 2025
The Austin Chamber of Commerce released its new Regional Education Outcomes Report at our annual State of Talent and Education event. This report tracks 10 key indicators that measure progress across the education continuum—offering a cradle-to-career framework that helps our region understand how well we are preparing students for success in both life and the workforce.
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Austin Chamber's State of Talent & Education 2025 Recap
Nov 6, 2025
The 20th Annual State of Education and Talent brought together business, education, and community leaders to explore how Central Texas can strengthen the connection between classrooms and careers. The discussion highlighted the region’s growing workforce demands and the Chamber’s commitment to advancing education and training initiatives.
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Economic Outlook 2024: A Recap
Dec 5, 2024
Our Economic Outlook event on Monday, December 2nd, where Alan McKnight, Jr, CFA from Regions Bank gave us an insightful, informative forecast on what's ahead for our economy, and our panelists Kristin Marcum, Ann Huff Stevens, and Monica Medina did an incredible job diving into all the affordability challenges in our city.
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How Policy is Shaping our Region's Future: ATX Policy Forum 2025
Oct 18, 2024
Our State of the City event on Tuesday, October 15th where Mayor Kirk Watson shared vital insights into Austin's achievements, opportunities, and economic landscape. Thank you to our board member Trey Salinas, who facilitated a panel on local issues featuring experts including Dr. Michael Webber (energy and water), Pamela Madere (public safety), and Jason Becker (local economic issues and the lending landscape).
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State of the City: Mayor Watson's Address, Regional Issues Panel, and More
Oct 18, 2024
Our State of the City event on Tuesday, October 15th where Mayor Kirk Watson shared vital insights into Austin's achievements, opportunities, and economic landscape. Thank you to our board member Trey Salinas, who facilitated a panel on local issues featuring experts including Dr. Michael Webber (energy and water), Pamela Madere (public safety), and Jason Becker (local economic issues and the lending landscape).
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Austin Chamber's State of Talent & Education 2024 Recap
Sep 9, 2024
At our 19th annual State of Talent & Education event on Thursday, September 4th, we reinforced our commitment to building the future workforce Austin needs to thrive. Leaders across Central Texas shared their insights on the critical issues shaping our region’s education and labor landscape.
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Why a Concordia University Texas Computer Science Degree Offers an Edge in Austin's Tech Hub
Jun 11, 2024
Discover how a Computer Science degree can help you unlock your potential, develop practical skills, and explore the transformative world of technology.
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UT-Austin’s CONNECT Program Wants To Hear From You!
Apr 29, 2024
The CONNECT Program is a research, data analytics and visualization consulting program at the University of Texas at Austin that matches skilled PhD & master's student consultants to organizations with short-term project need
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GSG Talent Solutions Empowers Austin's Workforce
Apr 23, 2024
Established in 1995 as a division of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, GSG Talent Solutions operates as a nonprofit professional staffing organization, connecting qualified individuals to meaningful work while providing workforce solutions to enhance businesses.
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E3 Alliance Selects Richard Tagle as New President and Executive Director
Jan 5, 2024
The Board of Directors for E3 Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Richard Tagle as the organization’s new president and executive director. A visionary and strategic leader rooted in public education and nonprofit work, Richard will succeed Susan Dawson, founder, and assume responsibilities on January 16.
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Texas Mutual Now Accepting Grant Applications for Nonprofits Fortifying the Workforce
Sep 18, 2023
Texas Mutual is accepting applications through September 29 from Texas nonprofits for our grant cycle focused on supporting the workforce and strengthening the state’s economy. Our workforce development and safety training grants are the second of two Request for Proposal (RFP) initiatives this year investing in nonprofit organizations for their efforts to support working families and fortify businesses.
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Celebrate Austin Community College | Light Up Purple on September 17
Sep 14, 2023
Austin Community College first opened its doors in Central Texas on September 17, 1973. 50 years ago, ACC had one goal in mind: to provide affordable and accessible education for all. They are proud to have served our community every year since.