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June 6, 2025
Title: Build Texas Strong: Invest in TSTC’s Workforce Revolution
Topic: Trade School Alternatives
Discussed by Jorge Borrego
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Not everyone is destined for college. Not everyone desires a four-year college degree. But what are the alternatives?
Today, Jorge Borrego discusses the alternatives available for people who desire a good, paying job with little-to-no debt to achieve that goal. Jorge is a Policy Analyst at the
Texas Public Policy Foundation, focusing on Post-Secondary Education for the
Next Generation Texas Initiative.
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here to read more on this important issue from Jorge Borrego in the
Cannon, an online publication of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why are fewer men aged 18-24 enrolling in college?
Is there a looming workforce crisis in certain trades such as plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians? Will this effect economic competitiveness in Texas?
Jorge Borrego goes through the grim numbers and what it means for the future.
What is the Texas State Technical College System?
How many campuses are in Texas? Do they operate under Texas law?
On average, how many students who complete their study through the Texas State Technical College System find gainful employment with minimal debt?
Unlike the other numbers, this statistic is encouraging!
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April 3, 2025
Title: Fighting to Hide the Truth
Topic: Education
Discussed by Jorge Borrego
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Why is the Texas Education System in the toilet?
Today, new guest Jorge Borrego explains why his heart aches with every graduation announcement he receives. Jorge is the Post-Secondary Education Policy Analyst for the
Next Generation Texas Initiative at the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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here to read Jorge Borrego’s op-ed on this very important topic.
Click here to subscribe to The Cannon, an online publication of the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Across Texas, are nearly half of all high school seniors failing their final Math and English assessment tests?
Should our public schools be held accountable for this dismal outcome?
Our students get a report card every six weeks. Should their schools be graded, also?
Jorge Borrego explains why this is an excellent idea.
Are some school districts hiding behind lawsuits, not wanting to release data on their performance?
Who is to blame for the failures: students or administration? Jorge Borrego discusses some of the massive overreach that is costing school districts millions of dollars.
Do we need to strengthen the school accountability system?
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