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Committee discusses public‑private partnership to align education with workforce needs
Summary
Members discussed creating a public‑private initiative to coordinate city, colleges and private employers to train and retain talent for logistics, cybersecurity and other local industries, with staff and private partners developing the model.
The Laredo Economic Development Committee discussed a proposed public‑private partnership to align academic programs with local workforce needs, including logistics, cybersecurity and transportation.
Committee members said coordination among the city, Laredo College, universities and private employers is inconsistent and that a structured alliance…
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