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Gov. Abbott announced nine Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling more than $2.8 million to five Southeast Texas schools to support career and technical education training programs

by Gavin Wright
August 23, 2023
in Texas
Gov. Abbott has reappointed Kris Coons to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027

Waco, TX – According to the state officials, the grants will reportedly help the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train more than 890 students for high-demand occupations.

Chairman Daniel presented the awards at a ceremony attended by state and local officials, school staff, and CTE students at Angelina College in Lufkin.

Governor Abbott released the following statement:

“The Texas of tomorrow depends on providing career training opportunities to hardworking Texas students as they pursue in-demand jobs.

Thanks to the Texas Workforce Commission and our educational partners, Texas students can thrive in good-paying careers that also bolster our state’s continued economic growth and job creation.

Working together, we will ensure Texas’ future remains bright and full of opportunity.”

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