AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will award three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career training at three educational institutions in the Panhandle area on Friday.
Joe Esparza, TWC Commissioner Representing Employers, will present ceremonial checks to:
- Amarillo College: a $311,476 grant to train 120 students as emergency medical technicians.
- Clarendon College: a $97,025 grant to train 11 students as nursing assistants.
- Frank Phillips College: a $331,298 grant to train 100 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
Esparza will present the checks to these colleges on May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Workforce Solutions Panhandle, 3120 Eddy St. in Amarillo.
About JET
The Texas Workforce Commission uses JET grants to help cover start-up costs for career and technical education programs at public community, state and technical colleges, as well as school districts and charter schools.
The grants are funded through biennial appropriations from the legislature. The equipment purchased with JET grants must be used to train students for high-demand occupations.
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