Governor Abbott announces $2.2 million job training grant

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,241,184 to Tarrant County College and local partners. Through this grant, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Tarrant County College will provide customized training for 1,000 new and current workers at Cummings Electrical for high-demand occupations as electricians and electrician helpers.

"Texas leads the nation in economic opportunity because we invest in the skills Texans need for high-demand careers," said Governor Abbott. "This grant will equip 1,000 workers for jobs as electricians and electrician helpers, give employers the skilled workforce they need to grow, and create more opportunity for Texans."

“By partnering with institutions like Tarrant County College and leading employers, we are making sure the skills of our workforce align with the needs of Texas businesses,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “This funding will help 1,000 local workers elevate their careers while enabling a world-class employer to strengthen operations in Texas.”

Earlier today, Chairman Esparza presented the award to representatives from Tarrant County College, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Cummings Electrical, and other local partners during a ceremony held at Cummings Electrical in Fort Worth.

SDF is the state's workforce training grant program to help businesses upskill their new or incumbent workforce. In partnership with the public community and technical colleges, workforce development boards, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, TWC collaborates to provide customized, innovative training to Texas businesses of all sizes.

The SDF grant program has provided training opportunities in partnership with more than 5,000 employers to upgrade or support the creation of over 446,000 jobs throughout Texas since the program's inception in 1996.