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Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership has announced an initiative designed to pair Tarrant County graduates with industries in North Texas.
Hire2Hundred aims to connect 200 graduates with 200 career-launching opportunities in high-demand industries, according to a press release. The Fort Worth nonprofit is “challenging industry partners across Tarrant County to commit to hiring local talent to fill entry-level positions applicable to high school and college students.”
“We believe in the potential of our students to thrive in the workforce and strengthen the pipeline of local talent. T3 Scholars are the future of Tarrant County’s workforce,” said Natalie Young Williams, president and CEO of T3 Partnership.
“With Hire2Hundred, we are looking to our business community to be part of the solution. By hiring local graduates, companies can strengthen their own talent pipeline while supporting the economic future of North Texas. This is more than hiring — it is a movement to create sustainable careers and keep our brightest talent here.”
T3 is actively recruiting businesses. Companies interested in participating in the Hire2Hundred movement, contact Bill Waters, senior manager of corporate growth strategy at T3.
Hire2Hundred coincides with T3’s Year of the Graduate and in partnership with the Fort Worth Mayor’s Council on Education and Workforce Development. Hire2Hundred is designed to create family-sustaining career pathways for students graduating with certifications, credentials, associate degrees, or bachelor’s degrees.
Through the T3 Pathways to Careers (T3 P2C) platform, students receive targeted career preparation, including skills training, employer-aligned coursework, and durable skills modules focused on problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Additionally, T3 advisers and career coaches provide ongoing mentorship, ensuring students are prepared, confident, and workforce ready.
“The Hire2Hundred efforts, activated by T3 and the Mayor’s Council, will be a game changer for both graduating seniors and our business community in Fort Worth,” said Tom Harris, executive vice president at Hillwood and chair of the Fort Worth Mayor’s Council on Education & Workforce Development. “The initiative is providing opportunities for our students to apply for quality entry level positions with local companies, while also encouraging those companies to support the continuing education needs of those students. It is a win-win proposition for all.”
For more information about T3’s mission, visit t3partnership.org.