UTA and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station have opened a new biomanufacturing training and research hub at Pegasus Park focused on workforce training and early-stage biotech development.

The National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing satellite campus, or NCTM2, offers hands-on training, state-of-the-art lab space and support for early-stage biotech companies.…

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Veteran educational leader John Barnes has assumed the role of president and CEO of Arlington-based Ancora Education.

“Ancora offers a broad range of educational opportunities, with flexibility to meet the needs of any learner,” Barnes said in a statement. “From high school to higher education to workforce training that’s upskilling and reskilling those currently employed, we’re preparing future generations of the country’s critical workforce.”…

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A $5.7 million federal grant is set to boost health care workforce development in North Texas, uniting four community colleges and the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council to train and place more skilled professionals.

The four-year Partners in Advancing Talent in Healthcare (PATH) Project will deliver targeted training, build innovative career pathways, and provide more than $1.3 million in tuition assistance.…

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Jessica Rogers, the assistant city manager of Tomball, Texas, has been appointed as the next director of the Economic Development Department of the city of Fort Worth, effective Sept. 15.

“Jessica’s proven leadership and track record in economic development make her the ideal choice to help Fort Worth achieve its ambitious goals,” Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa said in a statement.…

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At this year’s TUNIE conference—the annual statewide gathering of university innovation leaders—one of the most insightful conversations wasn’t about startups and student founders, at least directly. It was about cities.

Specifically, how local economic development leaders are working with Texas universities to turn ideas into opportunity.…

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Nonprofit, policy “think-and-do tank” Heartland Forward and Dallas-based edtech company Stemuli, have launched a partnership to develop an AI-powered learning platform to help rural students and entrepreneurs learn the AI skills they need to succeed in tomorrow’s economy.

The partnership was announced in May at Heartland Forward’s flagship event, the Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas.…

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Nearly 1,000 full-time employees have been made “part owners” of data center provider DataBank via a new broad-based employee ownership program, the Dallas-based company announced.

DataBank is a provider of enterprise-class colocation, connectivity, and managed services.

“DataBank has invested continuously in our culture and made it a competitive advantage in the marketplace, as evidenced by our employee NPS score of 64 this quarter, our low attrition, and our overall company performance,” DataBank CEO Raul Martynek said in a statement.…

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Driven by advancements in technology and digital transformation, the tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. However, this growth is accompanied by a significant challenge that nearly 90% of employers are facing—a shortage of tech talent in the US.

Unpacking the Data of the US Tech Talent Shortage

In 2019, there was a 0.1% increase in tech job growth.…

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“Last year was a banner year for Dallas.”

Greg Abbott
Texas Governor 
.…delivering a “State of the State” speech at a Dallas Regional Chamber luncheon Tuesday.

Speaking to an audience of over 400 business leaders at Dallas’ Hilton Anatole, Gov.…

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North Texas is set to get more than $1.3 million to help with workforce development and job placement, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday.

The money, which will go to four organizations serving counties in the North Texas region, comes from nearly $6 million in Texas Talent Connection grants.…

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Bank of America is furthering its efforts to equip young adults with the skills, resources, and experience needed to succeed in the hiring and recruiting process. One of the areas the North Carolina-headquartered investment bank and financial services holding company remains dedicated to is North Texas—that’s why it’s making a $920,000 investment in the community.…

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Michelle Corson is a car buff with a mission to help working families build prosperity. Her latest endeavor, On the Road Garage, which has received $3 million in seed funding from The Perot Foundation, fires on all the cylinders.

The tech-focused collision and repair center, which opened its first location in Irving, builds on the founder’s On the Road Companies, a family of nonprofits and social enterprises started by Corson that revolve around solving societal and transportation challenges.…

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A vibrant community requires an ecosystem of people, businesses and nonprofit partners coming together especially during times of crisis. Right now, nonprofits are on the frontlines tackling the rapidly changing needs of the most vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19. In this four-part series, Capital One is shining the spotlight on nonprofits supporting food and hunger relief, workforce development, digital access and small businesses.…

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The Urban Libraries Council has given the Dallas Public Library a Top Innovators Award for its GED Testing and Workforce Development Project.

The program at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library helps adults in Dallas earn their GED.

The 2017 Urban Libraries Council Innovations Initiative honors programs around the nation that provide “lifelong learning opportunities, meet the unique needs of diverse audiences, leverage technology to connect people with each other and vital resources, and address community issues.”…

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Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter announced recently that the city is launching a workforce development program to fill gaps in the local economy. 

Burleson Works will provide niche training for applicants and place them in jobs at participating companies in the Fort Worth suburb.…

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Rideshare company Lyft is donating one percent of all rides to and from Paul Quinn College to the school’s Work Program.

The college south of downtown Dallas sees this as an opportunity to enhance employment opportunities through its Work Program. Lyft will also become the campus’ transportation consult, boosting rideshare and entrepreneurial options in the community.…

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