Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.5 Million In Career Training Grants For Nine East Texas Area Schools

~ In a move to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs in East Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced today that nine schools in the region have been awarded a total of $2,524,300 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

These grants will help the schools purchase and install equipment to train 700 students for high-demand occupations such as automotive service technicians, registered nurses, HVAC mechanics and installers, and more.

Governor Abbott expressed his belief that investing in the workforce of tomorrow is crucial for the state's growth. He stated, "Texas is strengthening our state by investing in the workforce of tomorrow. These grants will provide students in East Texas the real-world training and technical education they need to have a successful career. The future of our state is in good hands because of the education we are providing to young Texans today."

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TWC Chairman Joe Esparza also emphasized the importance of these grants in preparing students for vital careers. He said, "The JET grants awarded today will support East Texas schools in training 700 students for vital careers such as healthcare professionals, EMTs, and HVAC technicians. The Texas Workforce Commission is proud to support employers in meeting current and future workforce needs."

The awards were presented earlier today at a ceremony attended by state and local officials as well as school staff at Tyler Junior College. TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett presented the awards.

The nine JET grants include:

- Central Heights Independent School District (ISD): a $219,849 grant to train 50 students as phlebotomists in partnership with Angelina College.

- Frankston ISD: a $321,458 grant to train 147 students as welders in partnership with Trinity Valley Community College.

- Hawkins ISD: a $334,330 grant to train 20 students as emergency medical technicians in partnership with Tyler Junior College.

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- Kemp ISD: a $226,442 grant to train 130 students as nursing assistants in partnership with Trinity Valley Community College.

- Kilgore College: a $354,491 grant to train 60 students as HVAC mechanics and installers.

- Martinsville ISD: a $192,032 grant to train five students as nursing assistants in partnership with Panola College.

- Mineola ISD: a $274,989 grant to train 165 students as automotive service technicians and mechanics in partnership with Tyler Junior College.

- Northeast Texas Community College: a $275,416 grant to train 96 students as registered nurses.

- Tyler Junior College: a $325,293 grant to train 27 students as veterinary technologists and technicians.

Funded by the Texas Legislature each biennium, TWC uses JET grants to support the development or expansion of CTE programs for public community, state and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. The equipment purchased through these grants must be used for training students for jobs in high-demand occupations.

The JET grant awards for the current fiscal year are yet to be announced and will be published in the coming months. To learn more about TWC's JET grant program, visit their website.

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