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Education and Workforce Training Recommendations | 2023 Update

3.3 . A Conduct an “ Education and Workforce Training Fair ” twice annually in public areas where it is most needed .
3.4 . A Diversify lesson plans and curriculum to be inclusive of relevant culture and identity .
3.5 . A Require diversity training for students and teachers and organize conversations on same .
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office and City Council Timeframe : Short term ( 6-12 months ) - In Progress Partners : ISDs , Tarrant County College ( TCC ), University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA ), Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County Actions :
• The Mayor ’ s Education Coalition has begun this work .
• The Chief Equity Officer convened a working group of K-12 and higher education institutions in September 2022 to explore this recommendation .
• The Chief Equity Officer continues to build collaborative relationships with area education institutions and will work through the Mayor ’ s Education Coalition to collaborate on an Education and Workforce Training Fair in 2023 / 2024 .*
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office and City Council Timeframe : Long term ( 3-5 years ) - In Progress Partners : ISDs , TCC , UTA Actions :
• The Mayor ’ s Education Coalition has begun this work . The Chief Equity Officer joined that effort by convening a working group of K-12 and higher education institutions to explore this recommendation in 2023 / 2024 .*
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office and City Council Timeframe : Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - In Progress Partners : ISDs , TCC , UTA Actions :
• The Mayor ’ s Education Coalition has begun this work . The Chief Equity Officer joined that effort by convening a working group of K-12 and higher education institutions to explore this recommendation in 2023 / 2024 .*
* The City does not have direct control over this item .
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