Overview
Texas Skills Initiative is an exploratory initiative focused on workforce skills alignment—linking employer demand to practical training pathways. We support collaboration among employers, training providers, and public stakeholders through applied analysis and pilot design.
Interest includes cross-border collaboration, with particular focus on Southeast Asia, where locally-adaptable skill pathways and credential portability can support employers and communities.
What We Do
- Skills Gap Identification Labor-market grounded analysis of priority roles, competencies, and training needs.
- Pilot Design & Validation Small, testable workforce pilots designed to validate models before scale.
- Partnership Development Structured collaboration across employers, institutions, and public stakeholders.
Operating Principles
- Employer-informed demand signals
- Competency-based approaches
- Pilot-first validation before scale
- Locally adaptable implementation
- Evidence and outcomes orientation
What We Are / What We Are Not
Texas Skills Initiative is an exploratory initiative. We are not a government agency and not an accredited educational institution. We do not provide job placement services, visa services, or employment sponsorship. We focus on collaboration, applied analysis, and pilot design.