Houston City College invites you to the 2025 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. 11: Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit Connection Hour
Nov. 12: 2025 Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
— November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cross- Industry Connection Hour
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Registration, Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitor Hall
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Policy in Motion: Texas Legislative Updates Shaping the Future of Workforce
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Credentials of Value: Redefining Skills and Employability in Today’s Labor Market
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Connectivity Project and the Future of Workforce
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Apprentice Panel " Voices of Experience"
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Employer Panel: Building the Future Workforce
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
— November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Hall
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From Local to National: How Apprenticeships Strengthen America’s Talent Pipeline
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Breakout Session Round 1
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Transition Break
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Breakout Session Round 2
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Transition Break
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Mentor Panel: The Power of Mentorship in Apprenticeships
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
— November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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
HCC Talent Solutions
HCC Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships
Burlington English, Inc.
November 11 – 12, 2025
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
West Houston Institute
2811 Hayes Road, Houston Texas 77082, United States