Rural Leaders Invited to Texas Midwest Community Network Annual Conference in Abiliene on Wednesday , October 14th.

 Rural communities across Texas are navigating growth, new technology and major development projects. The TMCN Annual Conference on October 14 in Abilene will bring community leaders together for practical conversations about preparing for what’s ahead.

Data Center Virtual Career Fair: Texas Trades and Tech Roles
September 16, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
FREE Virtual EventJob Seekers Registration
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The Rural Data Center Readiness Webinar Series is an eight-part series, with registration required for each individual session. If you’d like to participate in upcoming webinars, be sure to register for each session separately.

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On April 29th, Cholla, alongside Synder ISD and Startech hosted an onsite tour at Cholla’s Bitcoin Mining center for over 30 attendees from local ISD’s, community colleges, Chambers of Commerce and economic development offices to learn more about possibilities in bitcoin mines and data centers in West Texas.

Friday, May 1st @ 3:00 – 4:00pm

If you were unable to attend, here is the meeting recording. Enter password: +vk?3RRE 

As technology continues to reshape industries, businesses across sectors are facing increasing challenges in finding and retaining skilled talent. This webinar will explore how Per Scholas partners with businesses to develop sustainable talent pipelines that support operational growth, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Learning to Earning Workgroup: Per Scholas Overview & Potential Partnership

Friday, May 1st @ 2:00 – 3:00pm

This webinar will introduce how Per Scholas partners with community colleges, workforce boards, and training providers to co-develop and deliver high-impact, employer-aligned training pathways. Grounded in shared ecosystem work through EDL and initiatives like the Texas Flywheel, the session will highlight where collaboration can accelerate program development, expand training capacity, and improve student outcomes.

Through the Texas Flywheel initiative, employers, educators, and workforce leaders are aligning around emerging digital infrastructure jobs — clarifying skills, supporting the design of training programs, and connecting Texans to new career opportunities. Read More