… Texans facing barriers to employment, including our veterans, foster youth, people with disabilities and the formerly incarcerated and to create a platform to connect workers and employers. Next, my direction I'm directing [the Texas Education Agency] to recruit more skilled trade professionals to teach high school career and technical education courses. better align industry certifications with current workforce needs, expand the Try the Trades program to rural and small school districts and increase dual credit for high school students. (01:11–02:06)
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Asserts that Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency to recruit skilled trade professionals for teaching.
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