Scott Van Beck, Executive Director of Houston A+ Challenge, moderated this panel discussion on education and the future of the Texas workforce at the Gulf Coast PASS Spring 2014 Convening. Panelists included the event's keynote speaker, Richard Froeschle, Director of Labor Market and Career Information for the Texas Workforce Commission along with Elaine Barber, VP of Public Policy for Greater Houston Partnership; Dr. Charles Cook, Vice Chancellor of Houston Community College; and Dr. Pamela Butler, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning at Spring Branch ISD. Learn more about Gulf Coast PASS, a college readiness initiative linking high schools and community colleges, at www.houstonaplus.org/gcpass.