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Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.2 Million In Career Training Grants For West Texas Schools

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October 29, 2025

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $1.2 million have been awarded to four schools in West Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train over 330 students for high-demand occupations as nurses, welders, and industrial engineering technicians. Learn more about the JET grants.

 

TWC Chairman Joe Esparza and local partners hold ceremonial grant checks at JET grant presentation ceremony.
TWC Chaiman Joe Esparza and local partners attend big check ceremony.

 

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The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers, and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and its services in coordination with its local workforce development boards network, call 800-628-5115 or visit www.twc.texas.gov. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.