The Center

The Economic Mobility Center is a collaborative initiative between the Commit Partnership and Dallas College.

The Regional Talent Challenge

Education, workforce, and employers operate in silos.
Students lack clear pathways to living-wage careers.
Economic mobility declines as jobs demand stronger postsecondary skills.

Align pathways

Outcomes We’re Driving

By simplifying enrollment, creating personalized career pathways, and leveraging technology, we’re breaking down barriers to economic mobility and preparing every student for long-term success.

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Align pathways

Guide Students

Outcomes We’re Driving

We strengthen the support students receive by connecting schools, colleges, and employers across the region. By improving how information, guidance, and opportunities flow between partners, we help students make informed…

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Guide Students

Simplify Systems

Outcomes We’re Driving

We work with regional partners to uncover the root causes of system barriers and streamline the processes students rely on. By simplifying how information and services flow across institutions, we…

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Simplify Systems

Sustain Funding

Outcomes We’re Driving

We help regions build durable funding strategies by connecting partners around shared goals and aligned incentives. Through collaborative planning and supportive policy design, we work to ensure the resources needed…

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Sustain Funding