Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants For West Central Texas Schools

~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott revealed that four schools in West Central Texas have been awarded a total of $1,327,075 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants. These grants, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), aim to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by providing funding for the purchase and installation of equipment. This will enable the schools to train 356 students for high-demand occupations such as welders and nurses.

Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of investing in students' futures, stating that they are the future of the state. He believes that these grants will provide a pathway to well-paying jobs in Texas' most high-demand fields.

TWC Chairman Joe Esparza also highlighted the significance of training students on industry-standard equipment. He stated that this gives them a competitive edge in the job market and signals to local employers that they are ready for hire. The JET grants will not only benefit students but also healthcare providers and industrial businesses by providing them with access to over 350 career-ready nurses and welders who are prepared to make an impact from day one.

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The awards were presented earlier today at a ceremony held at Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas in Abilene. The event was attended by state and local officials, as well as school staff.

The four JET grants include $305,614 for Cisco College to train 76 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, $312,299 for Graford Independent School District (ISD) to train 50 students as welders in partnership with Texas State Technical College – Breckenridge, $355,063 for Ranger College to train 200 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, and $354,099 for Texas State Technical College to train 30 students as welders.

Funded through the Texas Legislature each biennium, TWC uses JET grants to cover start-up costs for developing or expanding career and technical education programs in public community, state and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. The equipment purchased with JET grants must be used to train students for jobs in high-demand occupations. The JET grant awards for the current fiscal year are yet to be announced and will be published in the coming months.

To learn more about TWC's JET grant program, interested parties can visit their website.

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