Education and Workforce Council
Dr. Homer Guevara, 2021 Education and Workforce Development Council Co-Chair
Professor of Government and Economics, Northwest Vista College
Tyler Schroeder, 2021 Education and Workforce Development Council Co-Chair
Manager, State and Local Government Operations, The Boeing Company
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 our Education and Workforce Development Council, contact Katie Ferrier at kferrier@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: