Six schools in North Central Texas will receive over $1.6 million in career training grants, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott. The funds are provided through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) program, which is managed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grants aim to support career and technical education programs that prepare students for high-demand jobs.
Governor Abbott said, “The booming Texas economy is largely built on career and technical training programs that ensure young Texans have the tools to compete in high-demand industries. This job training grant invests in the education of students so they can have a better job and earn a bigger paycheck. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their efforts to train Texans to build a better future for themselves and for Texas.”
TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza also commented on the awards: “The JET grants awarded today will help North Central Texas schools prepare more than 500 students for successful careers in high-demand occupations. Working alongside our local partners across the state, the Texas Workforce Commission is developing a skilled workforce to keep pace with the growth of Texas employers.”
Commissioner Esparza presented the awards at Temple College’s Workforce and Virtual Arts Building during a ceremony attended by officials and school staff.
The grants will fund equipment purchases for career training at each institution:
– Academy ISD receives $330,535 to train 218 students as licensed practical and vocational nurses with Temple College.
– Blooming Grove ISD receives $314,047 to train 16 students as licensed practical and vocational nurses with Navarro College.
– Hill College receives $260,870 to train 96 students as truck drivers.
– Navarro College receives $349,009 to train 100 students as mechanics.
– Rice ISD receives $134,671 to train 90 students as registered nurses with Navarro College.
– Temple College receives $224,136 to train 20 students as mechanics.
The JET grant program helps defray start-up costs for public colleges and school districts developing or expanding technical education programs. Equipment purchased must be used specifically for training students in high-demand fields.
