Texas: Governor Abbott Announces Over $331,000 Career Training Grant To Amarillo College
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~ In a move to support career and technical education training programs, Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant of over $331,000 to Amarillo College. This grant will enable the school to purchase and install equipment to train 80 students as welders.

Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of investing in the state's workforce, especially with more Texans currently employed than ever before. He stated, "This job training grant to Amarillo College will provide young Texans in the Panhandle with the skills they need to thrive in our state's booming economy." He also commended the hard work of TWC and schools across Texas for building a better economic future for all Texans.

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel echoed this sentiment, stating that JET grants are crucial in preparing the workforce for future economic needs. With this grant, students at Amarillo College will receive welding training on state-of-the-art equipment, setting them up for long-term careers in high-demand occupations within Texas.

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The award was presented earlier today by TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III at a ceremony attended by state and local officials as well as school staff at Amarillo College's Innovation Outpost.

Funded by the Texas Legislature every two years, TWC utilizes JET grants to cover start-up costs for developing career and technical education programs at public community, state and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. The equipment purchased through these grants must be used specifically for training students in high-demand occupations.

For more information on TWC's JET grant program, interested parties can visit their website. With this latest grant awarded to Amarillo College, it is clear that Texas is committed to investing in its workforce and ensuring a prosperous economic future for all its citizens.

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