Education and Workforce Council
Jennifer Cantu, 2019 Education & Workforce Development Council Co-Chair
Senior Vice President, Community Engagement Manager at Bank of America
Dr. Homer Guevara, 2019 Education and Workforce Development Council Co-Chair
Professor of Government and Economics, Northwest Vista College
The Education and Workforce Council leads the business community and educators in partnerships that impact public education, expand access to higher education, and develop a 21st century workforce to successfully compete in the global economy. The council also develops strategies and policy to secure a workforce ready to meet the needs of San Antonio area employers.
To learn more about how you can join a committee within our Education and Workforce Development Council, contact Lisa Marie Gomez at lmgomez@sachamber.org or call 210.229.2134
Whether it is local, state or federal policy, your Chamber Education/Workforce Development Council discusses and develops policy recommendations that have an impact on how our future talent is trained. Some of the more recent issues explored by your Chamber include:
Local:
State:
- House Bill 5 (2013 Legislative Session)
- Texas Higher Ed. Coordinating Board, 60×30 Plan
- Texas Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative
- School Finance Changes/Improvements
Federal: