InterLink's Annual Report

Provides a year-end summary of InterLink’s program and accomplishments.

2022 Annual Report

Texas Middle-Skill Jobs

Middle-skill jobs, which require education beyond high school but not a four-year degree, make up the largest part of America’s and Texas’ labor market. Key industries in Texas are unable to find enough sufficiently trained workers to fill these jobs.
Texas' Forgotten Middle

What Employers Want

Local industry representatives offer valuable advice on the most important qualities and characteristics of successful employees.
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Preparing to Compete in the Global Marketplace

Employer response to the question: As Globalization of the Workforce continues to evolve, how can students prepare themselves to compete in a global workforce upon graduation from high school?
InterLink Business Survey

Why Work in North Central Texas

Employer response to the question: From your perspective as a business leader, how does North Central Texas rate as a unit of measurement in meeting your business needs?

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North Central Texas Focus Group Project Final Report

InterLink spent nine months conducting business/industry focus groups on their needs for the future. They got specific about just which skills they need, what their workforce will be like in 5 years, and who should do what to prepare young people for the future. Also, in a nine-month period, focus groups were conducted with students, secondary and post-secondary educators, and parents discussing how we are preparing students for the future. This report validates much of what is being said about the need to enhance education with an eye toward students’ futures, with a few surprises as well!

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