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Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For South Texas Schools

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August 8, 2025

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,692,417 have been awarded to seven schools in South 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 482 students for high-demand occupations as nurses, electricians, mechanics, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.

TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza stands with local partners in front of ceremonial grant checks.
TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza and local partners attend big check ceremony.