East Texas chambers join effort to urge state policymakers to strengthen funding for community colleges

July 27, 2022
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“Industries across our region — and indeed the entire country — are struggling to find skilled, qualified labor,” said Kelly Hall, President and CEO of the Longview Chamber. “That’s why the work of the ongoing Texas Commission on Community College Finance is vital to the future of East Texas.”
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By increasing credential completion and industry alignment, we can ensure more members of our communities can build well-staffed businesses, and earn family-sustaining wages. Texas’ standing as an economic leader depends on qualified labor.

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