Dr. Holly Heard, Vice President of Data and Analytics

holly.heard@texas2036.org

Posts

Building tomorrow’s workforce today via education

December 16, 2022

This piece on education is part of our blog series for Texas 2036’s Strategic Framework, which provides in-depth, cross-cutting data to inform key decisions about the most significant issues facing the state. A strong education system today ensures a strong workforce and a prosperous economy tomorrow. The Strategic Framework sets six goals to build a strong…

Earning a high-value credential starts by knowing what’s out there

December 16, 2022

The journey for Texans to launch careers with good salaries, long-term opportunities and high-demand skills increasingly begins by earning specialized degrees or certificates after high school. In the rapidly changing, post-COVID economy, six of every 10 jobs now require applicants to have post-secondary credentials. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, credentials refer to an evolving…

A Census Recount for Federal Funding Purposes

January 10, 2022

Did you know… That U.S. Census population counts determine federal funding, and that incorrect counts can cost the state millions in federal dollars? The Census Bureau has a program for local governments to appeal housing unit counts or geographic boundaries that they believe are inaccurate? The Texas State Demographer is available to help? The Census...