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Candidates back internships, technical programs and Lincoln Tech expansion as workforce solutions
Summary
Forum speakers proposed internships, partnerships with Garland ISD and local colleges, and vocational training to retain and upskill Rowlett’s future workforce; one candidate highlighted Lincoln Tech leasing training space in the city.
Candidates argued the city should partner with schools and training providers to build a pipeline of skilled workers. Byron Fassett and others said engaging Garland ISD, supporting vocational programs and creating paid internships for high‑school seniors would help students enter local high‑wage trades. Several candidates emphasized non‑college career paths and the role of trade training in keeping residents locally employed.
Carter Holston pointed to a near‑term training opportunity, noting Lincoln Tech’s planned local expansion: "Lincoln Tech ... is going to lease 88,000 square feet of technical training right here in Rowlett," which candidates described as a potential economic engine. Forum speakers recommended coordinated internships, career center partnerships and outreach to local employers to translate training into local jobs.
