TEXAS WORKFORCE INNOVATION SUMMIT

Building Skills to Degrees: Pathways to Texas' Workforce of Tomorrow

October 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Texas State University

Engage Talent. Share Expertise. Strengthen the Workforce Pipeline.

REGISTER NOW!
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The Texas Workforce Innovation Summit connects students, job seekers, adult learners, and emerging talent with the education, skills, industry insights, and professional connections needed to succeed in today's workforce.

Through interactive sessions, employer engagement, workforce panels, and career pathway exploration, participants will discover how education, credentials, and real-world experience can lead to rewarding careers in high-demand fields.

Who Should Attend

• Community College Students
• Texas State University Students
• High School CTE Students
• Job Seekers
• Adult Learners & Career Changers
• Educators & Career Coaches

What Participants Will Gain

• Career Exploration Opportunities
• Connections with Employers & Workforce Leaders
• Transfer, Degree & Credential Pathway Information
• Insights into AI, Technology & Emerging Industries
• Career Readiness & Professional Development
• Internship, Employment & Networking Opportunities

Featured Topics

• AI & The Future of Work
• Skills Employers Need Most
• Career-Aligned Credentials & Degrees
• Transfer & Workforce Pathways
• Leadership & Human Skills That Matter
• College-to-Career Success Strategies

Calling All Employers, Business Leaders & Community Partners

Help Shape Texas' Future Workforce

The success of our students depends on strong partnerships with employers, industry leaders, workforce organizations, chambers of commerce, and economic development partners.

We invite organizations to:

• Serve on industry and workforce panels
• Host an information or recruitment table
• Showcase career opportunities and talent needs
• Network with students and emerging professionals
• Share workforce trends and industry insights
• Support workforce development across Central Texas

Join Us as a Partner

Help connect education to employment while strengthening the talent pipeline that drives our regional economy.

Presented By

Department of Organization, Workforce, & Leadership Studies (OWLS)
Texas State University

In Partnership With

• Hays-Caldwell Economic Development Partnership
• Lamar State College Orange
• Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
• Texas State University College of Applied Arts
• Texas State University Career Services
• Texas AI Alliance
• Austin AI Alliance
• San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
• Additional Education, Workforce, Economic Development, and Industry Partners

Business and community leaders are invited to join us in building stronger connections between education and industry, supporting workforce development, and preparing the next generation of Texas talent.

TOGETHER, WE BUILD TEXAS TALENT.

Engage Talent. Share Expertise. Strengthen the Workforce Pipeline.