Texas Workforce Commission

05/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2025 11:33

Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $580,700 In Career Training Grants To Three Metroplex Region Schools

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced three career training grants totaling over $580,700 have been awarded to three schools in the Metroplex region to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train more than 280 students for high-demand occupations as medical assistants and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Learn more about the JET grants.

TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza and local partners attend big check ceremony.
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