Building Your Talent Pipeline
Thebesttimetobuildrelationshipswithfutureemployeesisbeforeyouhaveanopening.Connectwithschools,educators,andpartnerstocreatea steadypipelineoftalentforyourbusinessandtheTexasgreenindustry.
Where to Find Future Talent
High Schools & CTE Programs
AgriculturalSciencePrograms
HorticulturePrograms
FFAChapters
Greenhouse&PlantScience Courses
Opportunities:Careerfairs, classroompresentations,advisory committees,facilitytours, internships,andwork-basedlearning.
Texas Education Agency's Education Service Center Regions (TEA's ESCs)
TEA'sESCregionsconnect employerswitheducatorsandCTE programsacrossTexas.Tofinda TEARegionnearesttoyouvisittheir website:tea.texas.gov
Opportunities:Teacher conferences,counselorevents, careerexplorationactivities, classroomresources,andregional workforceinitiatives.
Community Colleges
HorticulturePrograms
LandscapeDesignPrograms
IrrigationPrograms
ArboriculturePrograms
Opportunities:Careerfairs, internships,guestlectures,advisory committees,andemployerpanels.
Industry Associations
TexasNursery&Landscape Association(TNLA)
TexasTurfgrassAssociation (TTA)
InternationalSocietyof ArboricultureTexasChapter (ISATexas)
TexasIrrigationAssociation (TIA)
Opportunities:Conferences,trade shows,certificationprograms,and networkingevents.
Universities
TexasA&MUniversity
TexasTechUniversity
StephenF.AustinStateUniversity
SamHoustonStateUniversity
TarletonStateUniversity&Texas StateUniversity
Opportunities:Careerfairs, internshipprograms,research showcases,studentorganizations, andcapstoneprojects.
Workforce Partners
TexasWorkforceCommission (TWC)
WorkforceSolutionsBoards
LocalChambersofCommerce
EconomicDevelopment Organizations
Opportunities:Hiringevents,job fairs,apprenticeshipprograms, workforcegrants,andindustry partnerships.
TNLA Opportunities to Connect & Engage
TNLA Expo
Meetstudents,educators,andprofessionalsfrom acrossthestate.
University Outreach
Partnerwithcampusprogramsandstudent organizations.
Teacher Workshops
Equipeducatorswithresourcestoinspirestudents aboutgreenindustrycareers.
Internship Poster Session
Connectwithuniversitystudentsandearlycareer professionals.
Industry & Innovation Programs
Supportthenextgenerationthroughscholarships andleadershipprograms.
Career Center Resources
Postjobs,accesstoolkits,andconnectwith workforceresources.