In 2001, the 77th Legislature adopted Closing the Gaps by 2015, a proactive plan designed in part to increase Texans’ participation and success in higher education.

As a result, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board launched College for Texans, a marketing and outreach initiative in 2002 with the slogan “Education. Go Get It.”

• The mission of Closing the Gaps by 2015 is to create a college-going culture in the state of Texas.
• The goal of the campaign is to enroll 630,000 academically prepared students by 2015, 430,000 beyond the 200,000 expected to attend college at current rates.
• Eighty-five percent of projected enrollment increase will be in 3 regions; Fort Worth-Dallas, Gulf States and South Texas.
• GO Centers are being implemented in communities across the state, located on high school campuses where they serve as a point of coordination between students, parents, counselors, and institutions of higher education, providing access to a variety of resources to help with college preparation and admission processes.
• Mobile Go Center located at TCC NW will be used at various events and venues to inform and educate communities in Region XI.

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Tarrant County, Tarrant Area Community of Churches and other community organizations is working to support and enhance the College for All Texans initiative in Region XI.

We are committed to supporting GO Center efforts in our region and recognize the impact education has on economic growth and the human resources available to local businesses.

For more information on GO Center activities in Region XI, please contact:

Glenn Spoons
817-336-2491 ext. 3362
gspoons@fortworthchamber.com

Region XI - GO Center Information

Higher Ed Partners

Engaging Community at Fort Worth ISD High School Go Centers

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We are engaging the community for the 2008-2009 school year. Your participation will help encourage high school completion and college readiness for our students. If you will be attending, please contact Doris Becker at 817-336-2491 ext 288.

Additional Links

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

College for All Texans

Texas Education Agency

Texas Business & Education Coalition