Tag: mike feinberg
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From Classroom to Trade School: How Mike Feinberg Rebuilt His Theory of Change
A full account of Feinberg’s career and ventures stretches from a Teach For America classroom in 1992 to a furniture showroom in north Houston that now trains welders, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The path between those two points is not a straight line. Feinberg spent his first two decades in education building KIPP into a… Read more
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Beyond College For All, WorkTexas Creates New Paths to Career Success
In Houston’s diverse employment landscape, a program focused on trade skills is challenging conventional wisdom about post-high school education. WorkTexas, launched in 2020, offers training in trades ranging from welding and electrical work to truck driving and healthcare support roles, responding to growing workforce needs while providing sustainable career paths. The program represents a significant… Read more