Turning the page towards greater job security and practical education, Governor Greg Abbott has announced a sizable investment in career training grants within the Metroplex region. As reported by the Governor's office, more than $580,700 is being allocated to equip students with the skills necessary to enter high-demand fields after graduation. These grants are part of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) program and are designed to help schools purchase necessary equipment to better prepare students for the workforce.
During a ceremony at the Collin Higher Education Center, marked by the presence of state and local officials as well as school staff. TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza presented the awards, emphasizing the brimming potential of the state's economy, which is strengthened by a "hardworking and highly skilled workforce," according to Governor Abbott. "These grants will empower hundreds of students in the Metroplex region to go directly from graduation into high-demand, good paying careers," he stated, maintaining high hopes for the Texan workforce's future, as noted by the Governor's office.
The awarded JET grants are a noteworthy boon to the educational institutions in the regions. Collin County Community College District has received a grant of $144,827, enabling the training of 101 students to become medical assistants. Dallas College benefits from a $164,293 grant to train 108 students for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driving positions. Additionally, Denton Independent School District, in collaboration with North Central Texas College, has been granted $271,638 to prepare 72 students for similar roles in truck driving.
These grants, funded by the Texas Legislature, are part of a broader effort by the TWC to ease the financial burden of starting or expanding career and technical education programs. "Today’s JET grant awards will allow hundreds of young Texans to train to fill in-demand occupations like medical assistants and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers," revealed TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel, affirming the state's commitment to bridging the skills gap, as per a report by the Governor's office.
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