# Texas Awards $1.7M Career Training Grants

Governor Greg Abbott announced the allocation of over **$1.7 million** in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to six Southeast Texas schools on April 17, 2026. These grants are designated to enhance career and technical education programs by funding equipment and training for approximately 410 students in high-demand fields including information security, nursing, welding, and electronics repair. Key recipients include Brazosport College, Hitchcock Independent School District, and Kountze ISD, partnering with local technical institutes to deliver targeted workforce development.

- The Texas Workforce Commission and the Office of the Texas Governor are leading this initiative to strengthen the regional workforce pipeline through education grants.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on funding for specialized training equipment and program support, indicating opportunities for vendors supplying educational technology and training materials.
- This funding supports workforce readiness in critical sectors, signaling sustained demand for skilled labor in healthcare, cybersecurity, and skilled trades within Texas.
- Organizations involved in career and technical education should evaluate partnership and subcontracting opportunities with grant recipients to expand service offerings and market presence in Southeast Texas.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** April 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Office of the Texas Governor

### Key Quotes
> Our greatest resource is our young and skilled workforce. This 1.7 million in grant funding to schools throughout Southeast Texas will provide students with the opportunity to gain real hands-on career and technical training to provide a solid foundation for future career aspirations.
> — Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

### Sources
- [Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.7 Million In Career Training Grants For Southeast Texas Schools | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-1.7-million-in-career-training-grants-for-southeast-texas-schools) - TX