Wilborn P. Nobles III
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Workforce Readiness and Economic Mobility Reporter @DallasNews.
Dallas
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Howdy, X. It's been a min. What's new? Speaking of news, I have a new task: to investigate the labor market dynamics and educational challenges faced by North Texas as the region works toward creating a workforce pipeline that leads to livable wages. Let's do it @DallasNews
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#JOBS: @dallasnews is hiring for its Education Lab. This is a great opportunity to join an award-winning group supported by community funding from foundations and philanthropists. K-12 Education Lab Reporter: https://t.co/XQs2kEGrOZ Education Lab Editor:
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Special thanks to community and foundation support for @WilNobles and the Future of North Texas initiative: How could Texas’ new workforce training laws impact students, companies? https://t.co/x5C3FzdzBq
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Texans looking for work could receive additional support under new state laws designed to reinforce career training.
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Thanks to our local community and foundation support for @WilNobles' coverage of workforce development and Future of North Texas: What are Texas’ newest workforce development laws? https://t.co/PWNS9vDuJe
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Lawmakers passed several laws during the 2025 Legislature to help address Texas’ shortage of qualified workers.
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We need "an intentional systemwide effort to increase credential attainment for our young people" in order to "adequately fill the jobs that are being created in North Texas," says Commit's @KatrinaFraserTX to @dallasnews' @WilNobles. Learn more below:
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Proposals to prepare young Texans for high-demand jobs are moving in the Legislature with time running out.
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Dallas College workforce center unveils new training labs, support network https://t.co/n1kCNCEyjd
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New center in the Shops at RedBird aims to give Southern Dallas residents job training to move out of poverty.
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$100 million boost in child care scholarship funding advances in Texas Legislature https://t.co/8auhFTEYxa
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The Texas Legislature’s final version of the state budget includes $100 million in additional funding for child care scholarships.
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"The most significant movement so far is a $100 million boost to child care scholarships for low-income working families." #TXlege @WilNobles @RepWalle
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dallasnews.com
In an effort to support the Texas children lacking child care, the Legislature is considering measures to improve access and quality.
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“House Bill 120 is a monumental investment in career and technical education programs in Texas public schools,” said @marylynnpruneda for @dallasnews. 📰 Full story by @WilNobles: https://t.co/mp8dCENBRH
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What’s at risk for North Texas families as child care deserts expand? https://t.co/0KwhjcR0Uy
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dallasnews.com
An analysis by advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk shows thousands of available openings at child daycare facilities have vanished statewide.
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#ICYMI: Social media companies could face penalties if they knowingly allow children to use their platforms under a bill that was recently advanced by a Texas House Committee. https://t.co/rX42PdWBx6
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House Bill 186 would require social media platforms to verify a user’s age when they try to create accounts.
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#ICYMI: Dallas officials recently announced the upcoming annual Dallas Works Internship Program as part of the city’s strategy to create workforce pathways for students from underserved communities.
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City officials say the internship program offers underserved students work experience and income, bridging opportunity gaps and prepping them for the workforce.
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#ICYMI: Several bills that would address child care gaps in Texas are being considered this session by the state Legislature. https://t.co/mFHn70OhS3
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A list of legislation being proposed in an effort to improve the state's child care system.
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#ICYMI: New Dallas College program offers students aviation certificates. https://t.co/1ZVTh6q4bB
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Dallas College’s new aviation maintenance technology track offers three specialized certificates to students after they complete a 13-month program.
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#ICYMI: Counselors help students align their interests and abilities with related classes, financial aid opportunities and career or college programs. https://t.co/4JyZyKXiKD
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Counselors help students align their interests and abilities with related classes, financial aid opportunities and career or college programs.
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#ICYMI: Bolstering math teaching — and funding for the subject — ensures students are prepared for the workforce, advocates say https://t.co/CJQckUo6aD
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Bolstering math teaching — and funding for the subject — is a critical step to ensuring students are prepared for Texas' workforce, advocates say.
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#ICYMI: New law proposals could encourage businesses to help parenting employees. https://t.co/7q8FuxcvTq
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Educators and business lobbyists say lawmakers can help enroll more kids into child care programs.
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About 90,000 children in Texas are waiting for spots in child care, limiting parents' ability to work, advocates say. https://t.co/SF1dm7kJCc
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Texas' waitlist for child care makes it harder for parents to work, advocates say.
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Are Texas high school graduates ready for the future? Too many lack the skills to meet the economy’s demands. Gov. Greg Abbott says increasing funding for career training programs is an emergency priority to ensure our youth are equipped for success. https://t.co/yGBC8FbydI
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Workforce development advocates say Gov. Abbott’s career training agenda hinges upon strategic funding and aligning education with workforce needs.
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As Dallas County officials try to break generational poverty, a new report reveals that only one in three young adults can afford essential living costs, including food, shelter and health care. https://t.co/5YWOf2ZIUz
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A new report reveals that only one in three young adults in Dallas County can afford essential living costs, including food, shelter and health care.
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