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Title: BridgeYear Tackles Houston Youth Wage Gap with Postsecondary Pathways Conference 2026

Houston, TX, United States, 15th Dec 2025 – Despite Houston’s thriving economy, tens of thousands of young adults are falling behind. New research from Good Reason Houston shows that 80% of local public school graduates are not earning a living wage by their late 20s. To address this urgent challenge, BridgeYear is convening the 6th Annual Postsecondary Pathways Conference (PPC 2026) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at The KBC Houston.Presented by ConocoPhillips and hosted in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership and Good Reason Houston, the conference will bring together educators, counselors, workforce development leaders, and industry executives to explore actionable strategies for helping students access high-growth, in-demand careers.Confronting the Living Wage GapHouston’s economic growth is not reaching all young adults. Many students leave high school without clear pathways into middle-skill, high-wage careers in sectors such as healthcare, energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing.“Eighty percent of our graduates not earning a living wage is a clear signal that we need new strategies,” said Victoria Chen, BridgeYear’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. “At PPC 2026, educators and counselors will learn about the trends shaping Houston’s workforce and gain practical guidance to help students navigate pathways to stable, high-wage careers.”Building the Workforce of the FuturePPC 2026 brings together leaders from the public, private, and social sectors to address Houston’s workforce challenges. ConocoPhillips, as the presenting sponsor, demonstrates the business community’s commitment to ensuring that workforce development begins in the K-12 system.The conference theme, "Building the Workforce of the Future," emphasizes long-term...

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