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Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.9 Million In Career Training Grants For Northeast Texas Schools

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October 2, 2025

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven career training grants totaling over $1,934,000 to seven Northeast Texas schools to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to train more than 520 students for high-demand occupations such as nurses, mechanics, truck drivers, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.
 

TWC Chairman Joe Esparza and local partners pose with ceremonial JET grant checks
TWC Chairman Joe Esparza and local partners attend big check ceremony.

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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 https://twc.texas.gov/. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.