Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that El Paso Community College received a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant of over $137,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). This grant will allow the college to provide customized training for more than 65 new and incumbent employees at Vinton Steel, LLC in heavy and civil engineering construction.
Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of expanding career training opportunities in high-demand industries, stating, “This grant will enhance the skills of over 65 new and incumbent employees in heavy and civil engineering construction careers in El Paso. Investing in our workforce is all part of the better jobs and bigger paycheck opportunities that we provide for Texans.”
TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel highlighted the economic benefits, noting, “This SDF grant will help workers in the El Paso area to pursue successful careers, earn higher wages, and boost the Texas economy.”
The award was presented earlier today by TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III during a ceremony at El Paso Community College. Representatives from El Paso Community College, Vinton Steel, and local partners attended the event.
Governor Abbott recently celebrated Career and Technical Education Month by recognizing the achievements of Texans in job training programs across the state. Last week, he also announced that Vinton Steel, a subsidiary of Kyoei Steel LTD headquartered in Osaka, Japan, was selected as the fourth project under the Texas Jobs, Energy Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program during a press conference in Vinton, Texas.
