Texas Workforce Commission
04/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2026 11:55
Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For South Texas Schools
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 have been awarded to six schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 707 students for high-demand occupations such as truck drivers, nurses, automotive service technicians, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.
TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III and local partners attend big check ceremony.###
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