Texas Workforce Commission

06/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/11/2025 15:19

Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $2.4 Million In Career Training Grants For Gulf Coast Area Schools

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 career training grants totaling over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded through Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train over 800 students for high-demand occupations as registered nurses, health technologists, civil engineers, welders, 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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