Governor Abbott Announces Over $578,000 In Career Training Grants To Two South Texas Schools

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $578,000 In Career Training Grants To Two South Texas Schools

 

July 10, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $578,399 were awarded to two schools located in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). This year’s JET grants will fund technical and career (CTE) education programs by helping schools purchase and install equipment in order to educate over 1,220 pupils to be trained for highly-demand jobs such as welders registered nurses, welders, and many others.

“As the Best State for Business, it is critical that Texas continues to invest in our students with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand industries,” said Governor Abbott. “These career training grants will help ensure hundreds of Texans are prepared for future opportunities in our state’s booming economy. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their ongoing support to build a strong and talented workforce.”

“The need for highly skilled workers across the state is increasing as Texas’ economy continues to grow,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “JET grants like these will empower many Texans to meet the demand of our workforce.”

Today, TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Trevino III presented the prizes at a reception which was attended by local and state officials as well as school personnel on the campus of Laredo College.

These two JET grants comprise:

  • Jim Hogg County ISD: a $266,868 grant to prepare 126 students to become welders and cutters, solderers and brazers, in collaboration together with Coastal Bend College.
  • United ISD an award of 311 531 dollars to train 1,100 students to become registered nurses in conjunction in conjunction with Laredo College.

Through the funding provided by the Texas Legislature each biennium, TWC utilizes JET grants to cover the start-up costs for the development of programs in technical and career education that are offered to public community, state and technical schools, colleges and open-enrollment charter schools. Equipment purchased through JET grants should be used to help students prepare for jobs in highly-demand professions.

Find out more about the JET grant program of TWC..

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