Abbott Awards $1.78M Grants to Six Texas Schools
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,777,641 awarded to six Southeast Texas schools by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by funding equipment purchases to initially train 410 students for high-demand occupations including information security analysts, nurses, and welders.
What changed
Governor Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission announced $1,777,641 in JET grants to six Southeast Texas schools on April 17, 2026. The grants will fund career and technical education equipment for programs training students in high-demand occupations such as information security analysts, nurses, and welders.
Educational institutions in Southeast Texas receiving these grants can use the funding to purchase equipment supporting CTE programs. The grants represent economic development and workforce training initiatives rather than creating compliance obligations for regulated entities.
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Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.7 Million In Career Training Grants For Southeast Texas Schools
Press Releases April 17, 2026 AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,777,641 have been awarded to six schools in Southeast 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 410 students for high-demand occupations such as information security analysts, nurses, welders, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.
TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett and local partners attend big check ceremony.
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