TWC Awards $149,808 Training Grant to Workforce Solutions South Plains and Local Partners

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Workforce Solutions South Plains a $149,808 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) grant to prepare local students for long-term, in-demand careers.  These resources will equip students at six small and rural schools in the South Plains region with specialized, high-demand skills. 

“With these funds, schools in the Lubbock region will support training initiatives that expand talent pipelines to meet new job market needs and boost local economic growth,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “I want to applaud Workforce Solutions South Plains and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance for taking the initiative to ensure students have the best training possible to succeed in their careers.”

Workforce Solutions South Plains will use the grant in partnership with Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to train 549 students for high-demand careers in welding, construction, food services, manufacturing, and more.  

Chairman Esparza presented the award at a ceremony attended by state and local officials at the Wells Fargo Building in Lubbock.

About HDJT: The HDJT grant program is part of TWC’s statewide effort to support collaboration between Workforce Development Boards and local economic development entities. These partnerships help create job training programs that prepare individuals across Texas communities for high-demand occupations. For more on this training program, businesses are encouraged to contact their local Workforce Solutions office or visit the High Demand Job Training Program webpage. 

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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.