Texas: Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Career Training Grants To Five Rio Grande Valley Region Schools
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~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott revealed that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded five Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $1,174,500 to schools in the Rio Grande Valley region. These grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by providing funding for equipment purchases and installations. The goal is to initially train 2,140 students for high-demand occupations such as nursing and mechanics.

Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of a skilled workforce in Texas' booming economy. He stated, "These career training grants will help students in the Rio Grande Valley gain the skills they need to compete in high-demand industries and drive our state's continued growth." He also expressed his gratitude to TWC for investing in the next generation of workers and helping them build a better future for themselves, their families, and the state.

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TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III also praised the success of the JET grant program, attributing it to strong partnerships between TWC, schools, and community colleges. He said, "By working together, we are creating pathways to success for students and strengthening the Texas economy." He added that these grants demonstrate Texas' commitment to workforce development and ensuring that students have the necessary skills to succeed in high-demand jobs.

Earlier today, Commissioner Treviño presented the awards at a ceremony held at Texas Southmost College in Brownsville. The event was attended by state and local officials as well as school staff.

The five JET grants include a $350,000 grant awarded to Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ISD) to train 505 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in partnership with Texas Southmost College. Roma ISD received a $216,226 grant to train 100 students as nurses through their partnership with South Texas College. South Texas ISD was awarded a $215,184 grant to train 50 students as medical assistants in partnership with Texas State Technical College - Harlingen. Texas Southmost College received a $84,614 grant to train 30 students as welders, and Weslaco ISD was granted $308,490 to train 1,455 students as nursing assistants through their partnership with South Texas College.

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The JET grants are made possible through funding provided by the Texas Legislature every two years. TWC uses these grants to cover start-up costs for developing or expanding CTE programs in public community, state and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. The equipment purchased with JET grants must be used to train students for high-demand occupations.

For more information on TWC's JET grant program, interested parties can visit their website. With these grants in place, the future looks bright for students in the Rio Grande Valley region as they gain the skills needed to succeed in today's job market.

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