STRONG BUSINESSES. STRONG EDUCATION. STRONG TEXAS.
A coalition of Texas business leaders advancing the state’s long-term economic growth by ensuring strong schools produce a future-ready workforce.
#8 LARGEST ECONOMY
IN THE WORLD
#46 IN PER-PUPIL EDUCATION INVESTMENT
1.7 MILLION JOB OPENINGS PER YEAR
30% OF TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTAIN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
OR TRAINING WITHIN 6 YEARS
The gap between what Texas businesses need and what our talent pipeline delivers isn’t a future concern. It’s a present-day constraint on growth, competitiveness, and the strength of every community that depends on a thriving local economy. The Texas Business Education Alliance exists to close that gap because strong businesses require strong schools.
Why Business Leaders Are Engaging
THE TEXAS BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE
is a statewide alliance of business leaders focused on:
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
EDUCATION
JOB CREATION
WORKFORCE READINES
TBEA APPLIES A SINGLE LITMUS TEST TO EVERY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY IT CONSIDERS:
Does this policy produce a measurable positive outcome for the Texas economy, job creation, or workforce readiness?