Governor Abbott Announces Over $872,000 In Career Training Grants For Central Texas Schools

Governor Abbott Announces Over $872,000 In Career Training Grants For Central Texas Schools Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $872,543 have been awarded to three schools in Central Texas 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 75 students for high-demand occupations such as automotive service technicians and nurses. “Texas leads the nation in growth, and it is essential that students have the skills they need to secure high-paying jobs,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will provide students with valuable training and resources to launch successful careers.” “The partnership between TWC and educational institutions creates a direct benefit for Texas employers,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “When students learn on the modern equipment used in hospitals and service centers, they enter the workforce with confidence and transferable, marketable skills that employers value.” Earlier today, Chairman Esparza presented the awards at a ceremony attended by state and local