Texas leads the way from kindergarten through 12th grade but must upgrade its colleges and universities, he said. I believe we must take a long-term, visionary approach toward making our colleges and universities the envy of the nation. The high demand for skilled technical workers is opening new opportunities for technical and community college graduates, officials said at a conference at TSTC to promote state higher education initiatives. Sixty percent of employers are looking to hire people with one to two years of post-secondary education, said Diane Rath, chairwoman and commissioner representing the Texas Workforce Commission. Employers are looking for an educated skilled workforce.
Officials regard technical fields as the wave of the future.
We need to explain to parents, community leaders, public school teachers, counselors, administrators, legislators, etc., that technical education is not merely a last chance or second chance or consolation to a university education, but a wise choice for even the brightest of students.