CEnter for employability outcomes

Advancing prosperity through a shared understanding of skills

Applied research and development to ensure a skilled workforce for Texas.

A nonprofit division of TSTC

What We Do

Center for Employability Outcomes

The Center for Employability Outcomes (C4EO) at Texas State Technical College is a research, development and commercialization division focused on optimizing student employability.

Building the Shared Skills Language Library

Helping Colleges Align Curriculum Skill by Skill

Automating Analysis via Natural Language Processing

Validating Competency Profiles through Industry Experts

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Our Mission

C4EO is on a mission to advance prosperity and drive positive economic impact for Texans and Americans through the research, development, and deployment of innovative data-driven initiatives and applications

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C4EO in Action

SkillsEngine Initiative

Applying C4EO research and principles to solve lingering skill gaps in curriculum.

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Data Analytics

Quickly translate text into high quality skills data for any application using the new SkillsEngine’s suite of APIs.

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What We Do

Building the Shared Skills Language Library

The Competency Library is a continuously updated database of descriptive statements about what workers need to know and be able to do in their jobs.

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Automating Analysis via Natural Language Processing

The promise of Natural Language Processing (NLP) is automated analysis based on the programmatic ability to mine competency statements from unstructured text.

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Why Texas

10thlargest economy in the world

2nd
largest US state by population

8.6%of total US GDP

3 of 10largest US cities by population US state workforce

49Fortune 500 headquarters

14MTexas civilian workforce

2nd
largest US state workforce

10%
of total US manufacturing

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Resources

White Paper

Life After COVID: Economic & Job Market Phenomena to Ponder Post-pandemic

This discussion offers a few thoughts on trends and behaviors that may be more permanently shaped by the events of 2020. Specifically, the focus of this report is on how these trends will impact worker preparation, and which industries and occupations will be most influenced.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The unmanned aircraft industry is on the verge of a significant expansion. Current job demand in this sector is quite limited in Texas today, but the industry is poised to take off during the next three years as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to roll out new rules. This brief provides instructional leaders with focused insights into this emerging and evolving sector through interviews with industry experts, online searches of training activities, and analysis of employment demand data.

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Graphic Design

Explores the career potential in the centuries-old tradition of graphic design and printing, and provides insights into what the future holds for those interested in entering this career field.

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Aviation Pilots

This book gives all the information prospective aircraft pilots need to know to gain the expertise required before setting off on a path to the skies. Also included are salary ranges for those in the field and the education and training necessary to become a pilot.

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Welding

Welding Technology provides a detailed overview on how to become a welding technician, including the benefits, job options and skill requirements for succeeding in this rewarding career.

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Mobile Application Development

The market for mobile software applications is exploding due to the rapid rise of smartphones and tablets. The popularity of these new products creates an acute demand for development talent but there are few college programs that provide opportunities for learners to develop these new competencies. This forecast offers seven recommendations for colleges interested in expanding training opportunities in mobile app development.

CEnter for employability outcomes

Advancing prosperity through a shared understanding of skills

What We Do

Center for Employability Outcomes

Building the Shared Skills Language Library

Helping Colleges Align Curriculum Skill by Skill

Automating Analysis via Natural Language Processing

Validating Competency Profiles through Industry Experts

About

Our Mission

C4EO in Action

SkillsEngine Initiative

Data Analytics

What We Do

Building the Shared Skills Language Library

Automating Analysis via Natural Language Processing

Why Texas

10thlargest economy in the world

2nd
largest US state by population

8.6%of total US GDP

3 of 10largest US cities by population US state workforce

49Fortune 500 headquarters

14MTexas civilian workforce

2nd
largest US state workforce

10%
of total US manufacturing

Resources