Abbott Awards $1.7M JET Grants to Six South Texas Schools
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Governor Greg Abbott announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 awarded to six schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission. The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 707 students for high-demand occupations including truck drivers, nurses, and automotive service technicians. TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III and local partners attended a big check ceremony.
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Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission announced six JET grants totaling $1,697,701 awarded to six South Texas schools to support career and technical education programs. The grants will fund equipment purchases enabling initial training for 707 students in high-demand occupations such as truck driving, nursing, and automotive service technician roles.
South Texas educational institutions seeking similar workforce development funding may explore the JET grant program as a model. Schools in other regions may consider whether their local workforce development boards offer comparable CTE equipment grant opportunities.
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Governor Abbott, TWC Announce Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For South Texas Schools
Press Releases April 23, 2026 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 have been awarded to six schools in South 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 707 students for high-demand occupations such as truck drivers, nurses, automotive service technicians, and more. Learn more about the JET grants.
TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III and local partners attend big check ceremony.
The 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 www.twc.texas.gov. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.
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