Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
The Texas Job Market
Targeted Industry Sectors
What Employers Are Telling Us
Responding to English Language Learners’ Needs for Industry-Related Instruction
The Work Readiness Credential Profile
Experience and Capacity in Meeting Work-Related Needs
What’s Already Out There? Industry-Related Instruction for English Language Learners
Professional Development: Ensuring Successful Program Delivery
Conclusions and Recommendations
References and Resources
Appendix A: Texas Workforce Development System Strategic Action Plan
Appendix B: Additional Labor Market Information
Appendix C: The Work Readiness Credential Profile
Appendix D: Industry-Related Instruction for English Language Learners
