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The Tyler Area Business Education Council

The Business Education Council works alongside industry & community leaders to improve educational outcomes throughout East Texas.

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Building a Brighter Future - Together

The future is always uncertain, and what East Texas businesses need today may not necessarily be what they need in the future.

Education is a responsibility we all share. We must be diligent, steadfast, and engaged to improve the future for our young people, ourselves, and our community. No single person, program, or organization can guarantee an individual’s success; but, we can work together as a community to give all East Texans every possible opportunity for success.

The Business Education Council brings educators and employers together to discuss future workforce needs and build strong educational and career pathways that prepare East Texas students for a brighter future.

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Business Education Council Programs

As part of our commitment to improve educational outcomes and economic success in the Tyler Area, the Business Education Council serves as the catalyst for the following initiatives:

Tyler Area Partnership 4 Education

Postsecondary education has long been the best path to economic prosperity and a better quality of life. The Tyler Area Partnership 4 Education strives to increase the number of Smith County residents with a postsecondary credential of value-be that a degree, certificate, or certification.

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Tyler Area Regional Career Pathways Network

The Business Education Council works alongside industry leaders and educators to build strong educational and career pathways that ensure that East Texas students have the skills and credentials needed for economic advancement. The program forms regional talent pipelines to meet East Texas’ future workforce needs.

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East Texas Tri-Agency Initiative

East Texans need efficient and flexible ways to earn degrees, certificates, and other credentials of value linked to high-wage, in-demand jobs. The East Texas Tri-Agency Initiative was created to help improve the alignment of education and career pathways with labor market demand.

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About the Tyler Area Business Education Council

The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce has always had a vested interest in the region’s educational infrastructure and capabilities.

In 2012, the Tyler Chamber and the City of Tyler established the Tyler Area Business Education Council, whose goal is to convene stakeholders to develop new programs that ensure our region is prepared for the future.

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