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San Benito and Rio Hondo school districts are tapped for a portion of $9.9 million in career training grants issued by the state and signed off by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Governor Abbott announced last week 20 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $9.9 million to 11 schools in the Rio Grande Valley to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), these grants will help schools purchase and install equipment needed to train more than 2,300 students for high-demand careers in healthcare, automotive services, welding, electronic engineering, construction management, culinary arts, public relations, and more, read a press release issued by the governor’s office.
“As the eighth-largest economy in the world, Texas continues to be the premier destination for business growth and job creation,” said Governor Abbott. “Now more than ever, it is critical that the next generation of Texans are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue careers in high-demand industries across the state. These JET grants, totaling over $9.9 million, will create more opportunities for students in the Rio Grande Valley to train for good-paying jobs and gain invaluable hands-on experience in their future career field. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their continued work as we build an even brighter future for all of Texas.”
“By promoting career and technical education training, the JET grant program is helping to drive the future of Texas’ workforce,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “These TWC grants ensure that students throughout the state are prepared to meet the evolving demands of Texas’ thriving economy.”
Chairman Daniel, on Friday, presented nine of the awards at a ceremony attended by state and local officials, school staff, and CTE students at South Texas College in McAllen.
In addition to a ceremony announcing the grant recipients in Hidalgo County, TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson, on Friday, presented the other 11 awards at a ceremony attended by state and local officials, school staff, and CTE students at Texas Southmost College in Brownsville.
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