The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host an informative luncheon with an esteemed panel of higher education leaders on the creation of successful talent pipelines. This event will be held Friday, January 13, 2023, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Fort Bend Chamber.
The discussion will be hosted by Education Division Chair, Jim Rice. Panelists will include Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins (Houston Community College Southwest), Beth Johnson (University of Houston Sugar Land and Katy), Louis Mancinas (Texas State Technical College), Betty McCrohan (Wharton County Junior College), and Dr. Jay Neal (University of Houston Sugar Land and Katy). Participants will learn how to collaborate with higher education institutions in order to access workers with the knowledge, skills and abilities that meet employers’ need for a qualified and educated workforce.
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- Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins (Houston Community College Southwest)
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- Beth Johnson (University of Houston Sugar Land and Katy)
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- Betty McCrohan (Wharton County Junior College)
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- Dr. Jay Neal (University of Houston Sugar Land and Katy)
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- Louis Mancinas (Texas State Technical College)
Event registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for Fort Bend Chamber Members. Event Sponsor – $500, includes company logo on event marketing materials and chamber social platforms, invitation for five guests, and recognition during event.
The event is $25 for an Individual Member Reservation and $40 for At-the-Door registration. Individuals can register for this event by clicking here. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Karem Garcia at 281-566-2163 or karem@fortbendcc.org. The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jim Rice, Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders, and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level; the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education.