EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Preparing Tomorrow’s Talent Today
The Longview Chamber is committed to building a talent
pipeline that starts early, connects education to opportunity,
and strengthens our local workforce.
Our Focus Areas
Early Literacy
LongviewREADS supports
reading readiness from
Pre-Kthrough 3rd grade.
Early Numeracy
LongviewMATH focuses
on strong math foundations
in the early years.
Career Pathways
Connecting students
to in-demand careers
through CTE, AP, and
internship opportunities.
Workforce Alignment
Bringing businesses,
educators, and leaders
together to shape our
future workforce.
LongviewREADS
Improving reading proficiency for every child
in our community.
- Community-wide literacy initiative
- Resources for teachers and families
- LongviewREADS Podcast
- Volunteer and partner opportunities
LongviewMATH
Building confidence and competence
in early math.
- Early math awareness and resources
- Support for educators and parents
- LongviewMATH Podcast
- Community partnerships
Building the Pipeline
Pre-K & Early Learning
Elementary School
Middle School
High School (CTE/AP)
Post-Secondary & Certifications
Careers & Workforce
Business + Education Alignment
Through the Superintendents’ Forum and ongoing partnerships, Gregg County ISDs and local industry leaders work together to strengthen career pathways, modernize CTE programs, and align workforce needs through initiatives like AP Business, AP Cybersecurity, and dual credit opportunities.
How Employers Can Engage
• Support LongviewREADS! and LongviewMATH!
• Host tours, job shadows, or interns
• Join business-education conversations
• Help shape workforce priorities
Your involvement helps build the future workforce of East Texas.
Together, we can build a stronger future for Longview.
Invest in our students. Strengthen our workforce. Grow our community.