Texas Workforce Commission

04/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2026 14:21

Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $443,000 In Career Training Grants For Three Panhandle Area Schools

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $443,271 have been awarded to three Panhandle-area schools 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 109 students for high-demand occupations such as nurses and welders. Learn more about the JET grants.

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