CITY OF IRVING, TX
Jump Start (Louisiana) program for school districts, colleges, and businesses to collaborate in providing career courses and workplace experiences to high school students, certifying them for the career fields most likely to lead to high-wage jobs; and Education that Works, a program in which school superintendents from the Fargo/Moorhead region are working with United Way and the Greater Fargo/Moorhead Economic Development Corporation to enhance K-12 curriculum with project-based learning that includes a stronger focus on measuring the “four Cs” (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity). HIGHER EDUCATION & BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT. Involve the University of Dallas and North Lake College more closely in business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts, as well as innovation and entrepreneurship activities. 2.2.1.
Ensure that representatives from the University of Dallas and North Lake College are present at any meetings with economic development prospects and keep the higher education institutions engaged throughout the site selection process.
2.2.2.
Through BRE visits, create awareness among existing employers about unique or successful academic or training programs available at the University of Dallas and North Lake College (e.g., skills development grants from the Texas Workforce Commission).
2.2.3.
Support the growth and expansion of private training programs (coding and other technologyrelated training) in collaboration with the University of Dallas and North Lake College.
2.2.4.
Engage the University of Dallas and North Lake College in efforts to support entrepreneurship and technology-based startups.
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