Overview
The JET program provides grants to buy and install equipment for career and technical education (CTE) courses. These courses must lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation. The JET Advisory Board meets every quarter to review received applications.
Eligible grantees include:
- Public junior, state or technical colleges
- Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) in partnership with a public junior, state, or technical college
- Open-enrollment charter schools in partnership with a public junior, state, or technical college
- Windham School District
How to Apply
FY24 JET Application Window is Closed
Eligible educational institutions can apply for JET funding through a competitive grant process. The complete FY24 RFA packet, which includes eligibility, requirements and submission documents can be downloaded from the TWC Procurement Portal website.
In order to prepare a submission, please log into the portal. If you do not have a Bonfire account, you can create an account by clicking the "Log in/Register" button on the portal. Registration is free.
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Learn more about Grant Presentation Information Documents.
Learn more about the JET Advisory Board.
Learn more about target occupations and services offered by the Workforce Development Boards.
Learn more about previous JET Awards.
Funding
For the FY 24-25 Biennium $30 million was allocated for: public junior, technical, and state colleges; Texas ISDs, open-enrollment charter schools who have partnered with a college; and the Windham School District.
These grants provide potential economic returns through:
- Supporting emerging industries or high-demand occupations.
- Offering new or expanded career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in public high schools.