Tyler Area Partnership for Education

To increase the percentage of Smith County residents possessing post-secondary credentials by 2025, the Tyler Area Partnership 4 Education was established to oversee a unified, cross-sector plan to improve educational progress in our region. In Smith County, too few high school graduates are truly prepared for college or enroll in college after high school.  In addition, not enough industry certifications or college degrees are being earned to ensure that all students are workforce ready and prepared for a successful future.   Our goal states that 60% of the population of Smith County will have earned a postsecondary credential or degree by the year 2025.