Houston Community College invites you to the Annual Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit, a dynamic event that celebrates the growing impact of Registered Apprenticeship programs in strengthening our regional workforce and economy.
This summit brings together industry leaders, employers, educators, and workforce partners to recognize the accomplishments of our apprenticeship community and explore innovative strategies for talent development. It also offers a valuable platform to showcase your organization’s commitment to building a skilled workforce through apprenticeship pathways.
Join us as we highlight collaboration, creativity, and the expanding role of apprenticeships across the Gulf Coast.
2025 GCRAS Agenda
Nov. 10: Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit Connection Hour
Nov. 11: 2025 Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
— November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cross- Industry Connection Hour
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Registration, Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitor Hall Open
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Opening Panel
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Morning Break + Visit Exhibitors
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Breakout Session Block 1
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Spotlight Speaker
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
— November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Exploration & Informal Networking
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lunch
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Breakout Session Block 2
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Afternoon Break & Final Exhibitor Visits
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Breakout Session Block 3
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Closing Celebration
Sponsors
Texas Mutual Workers' Compensation Insurance
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Pepsico Foundation
U.S. Department of Labor
Texas Workforce Commission, Office of Apprenticeship
Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Hub
Alief ISD
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston Independent School District
The Greater Houston Apprentice Network
Houston Community College, Northwest
HCC Talent Solutions
HCC Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships
November 10 – 11, 2025
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
West Houston Institute
2811 Hayes Road, Houston Texas 77082, United States