Initiatives

Initiatives

Six initiatives,
built to move the system forward.

Each CPPDC program is designed for a specific stakeholder, but the strategy is integrated — outcomes ladder up to a stronger statewide workforce system.

Workforce Integration Academy

Intensive 5-month, hybrid cohort (20 hours total) guiding AEL provider teams to strengthen partnerships and develop impact plans.

Dates: Began February 2026 · Next cohort 2027

Target: 10 teams of AEL providers

Location: Hybrid · Statewide Texas

Career Pathways Symposium

A two-day statewide convening with plenary sessions, breakout strategy labs, and the cross-sector connections that move career pathways forward.

Dates: June 4–5, 2026 · Next Symposium 2027

Target: 200+ attendees across all seven stakeholder categories

Location: The Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark — 5615 Landmark Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78249

Regional Summits

One-day Integrated Education and Training summits delivered across Texas regions. Hands-on, practitioner-focused, and built around regional industry context.

Dates: April 24, 2026 (Irving, past) · August 21, 2026 (Houston) · September 2026 (Rio Grande Valley)

Target: 75 AEL providers per summit

Location: Multiple Texas regions — Irving (past); BakerRipley East Aldine Campus, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston, TX 77039; Brownsville/McAllen, TX

CPPDC Webinar Series

Regular, recorded virtual sessions engaging cross-sector coordination, communication, and collaboration through learner-, program-, and partner-centered strategies.

Dates: Began March 2026 · Ongoing series

Target: 60+ attendees per webinar

Location: Virtual (free, recorded)

Employer Connect Hub

Multi-sector advisory group meeting monthly, aligning training with industry needs — anchored by employers in key Texas industries.

Dates: Launching 2026 · Monthly meetings

Target: Cross-sector employer representation

Location: Virtual (free, recorded)

Professional Development

Three tiers of professional development and technical assistance — from foundational training to advanced practitioner coaching — threaded through every CPPDC touchpoint.

Dates: Ongoing

Target: AEL providers

Location: Statewide · All 28 Texas workforce areas

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