change. It needs to be regionalized. We have a one size fits all statewide system that does not recognize the size of the district, what part of the state you’re in, or the industry needs.” He adds that the system also struggles to adapt quickly, at a time when workforce needs are shifting faster than ever—particularly under the influence of AI and emerging technology. Once the framework is finalized, the group plans to compare it against existing state policy, conduct a gap analysis, and identify what changes are needed to better incentivize schools to produce work-ready graduates. “What I am hoping is that this is an opportunity for educators and workforce leaders to be on the same page around some state policy changes,”Woods says—an alignment that could make reforms more achievable. 403 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 WORKFORCE EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF TEXAS
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