Texas Workforce Commission

05/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/29/2026 13:38

Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.8 Million In Career Training Grants For Six Coastal Bend Area Schools Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.8 Million In Career Training[...]

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,819,053 have been awarded to six schools in the Coastal Bend area 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 585 students for high-demand occupations such as dental hygienists, registered nurses, electrical and electronic engineering technologists, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.

TWC Chairman Joe Esparza and local partners attend big check ceremony.
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