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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $443,271 have been awarded to three Panhandle-area schools by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $2,401,082 have been awarded to 10 schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area 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 3,250 students for high-demand occupations such as aircraft mechanics and service technicians, registered nurses, welders, and more.

AUSTIN – This May, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating National Foster Care Month. The monthlong campaign highlights the successes of foster youth and the dedication of those who support them.

Agency Commemorates 10 Years of Supporting Employers Through ApprenticeshipTexas

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) joins in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from April 26 to May 2. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs over recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce to strengthen our economy.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 have been awarded to six schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

AUSTIN ⎯ The total number of nonfarm jobs in Texas registered at 14,354,600 after decreasing by 8,500 positions in February.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,777,641 have been awarded to six schools in Southeast Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for its Workforce Diploma Pilot Program. This funding opportunity is intended to support programs that help adult learners in Texas obtain a high-school diploma, earn industry-recognized credentials, and develop employability skills.

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for grants to fund Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs in the Panhandle and Deep East workforce development areas. This request for applications (RFA) seeks to identify eligible community organizations capable of delivering essential in-person and virtual AEL services.

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the launch of the new and improved TexasInternNetwork.com. This free, modernized platform is Texas’ one-stop shop for internships. With a faster, simplified registration process and improved search features, the site is ready to help solve staffing needs and jumpstart students’ careers for the summer internship season.