A Program of Restore Education · Statewide Texas
Stronger pathways.
Stronger workforce.
The Career Pathways Professional Development Center delivers evidence-based training, regional convenings, and employer engagement to advance career pathways and workforce system integration across Texas.
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Stakeholder categories served statewide
200+
Symposium attendees expected June 2026
20+
AEL providers in the inaugural Workforce Integration Academy
Who We Serve
Seven stakeholders. One workforce system.
CPPDC convenes the partners who move career pathways forward — from the classroom to the boardroom to the hiring line.
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AEL Providers
State workforce system core programs delivering adult education and literacy.
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Workforce Boards
Local workforce development boards aligning regional talent strategy.
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Business & Industry
Employers building talent pipelines and shaping training to workforce needs.
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Workforce Advocacy
Advocacy organizations championing equitable access to career pathways.
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Organized Labor
Labor partners and apprenticeship sponsors connecting training to jobs.
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Postsecondary Education
Colleges and universities collaborating on dual credit and stackable credentials.
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Agency Partners
Public agencies coordinating wraparound services and policy alignment.
All seven, working together.
What We Do
Five activities. One coordinated strategy.
From a 5-month cohort academy to regional convenings and a statewide symposium, CPPDC programming is built to scale impact across Texas.
Workforce Integration Academy
A hybrid 20-hour, 5-month cohort for 20+ AEL providers. Begins February 2026.
Career Pathways Symposium
A multi-day statewide gathering of 200+ AEL providers, employers, and stakeholders. June 2026.
Regional Trainings
Three day-long integrated education and training events for 75 AEL providers per event. Piloting April 2026.
Webinar Series
Three webinars (60+ attendees each) facilitating cross-stakeholder engagement. Begins March 2026.
Employer Engagement Hub
Three regional work groups with cross-sector representation and employer recruitment across key Texas industries.
See dates, audiences, and registration links.
The Pathway Model
Part of something bigger.
CPPDC is one of three connected entities under Restore Education — each serving a distinct slice of the career pathway.
Adult Learners 16+
Restore Education
The front door. GED, ESL, career certifications, college readiness.
Diploma Track 18-50
Restore Tech Academy
TEA-approved charter. High school diplomas for adults.
Workforce System · You Are Here
Career Pathways PDC
Professional development for AEL providers, workforce boards, and employers.
Ready to strengthen Texas’s career pathways?
Join an upcoming cohort, attend the Symposium, or partner with us as an employer.